McDuffie County, Georgia
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
For most households in McDuffie County, the 2 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.
How McDuffie County Compares
How McDuffie County Compares
McDuffie County scores 7 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.5 (asthma 11%, diabetes 16.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $235, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across McDuffie County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 24 total (24 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.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $235
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in McDuffie County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in McDuffie 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 McDuffie County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in McDuffie County
2 ZIP codes tracked in McDuffie County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30824 | Thomson | 70 | B | 22 (11 health) | $159K |
| 2 | 30806 | Boneville | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for McDuffie County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
McDuffie County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes 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.