Marion County, Georgia
1 ZIP code · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Marion County's 1 ZIP code shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Marion County Compares
How Marion County Compares
Marion County scores 9 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 18.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $270, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.39% avg pipe failure probability
46% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Marion County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $270
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,447 housing units in Marion County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Marion County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Marion County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Marion County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Marion County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion County Water System | 5,875 | 30 |
| 2 | Buena Vista | 1,422 | 30 |
| 3 | Ellaville | 3,295 | 30 |
All ZIP Codes in Marion County
1 ZIP code tracked in Marion County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31803 | Buena Vista | 66 | C | 30 (11 health) | $120K |
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Overview
Marion County in Georgia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.