McIntosh County, Georgia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent water monitoring in McIntosh County shows 4 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How McIntosh County Compares
How McIntosh County Compares
McIntosh County scores 4 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.9 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 20.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,858, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
46% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $3,858
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,741 housing units in McIntosh 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 McIntosh County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in McIntosh 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 McIntosh County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in McIntosh County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sapelo Ridge/poppell Farms Subdivision | 300 | 6 |
| 2 | Darien Water System | 3,242 | 5 |
| 3 | John Alford Subdivision | 989 | 5 |
| 4 | Mcintosh County-crescent Community Ws | 3,406 | 5 |
| 5 | Springfield Plantation Subdivision | 360 | 4 |
11 total water systems serve McIntosh County.
All ZIP Codes in McIntosh County
4 ZIP codes tracked in McIntosh County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31327 | Sapelo Island | 95 | A | 1 | — |
| 2 | 31305 | Darien | 88 | A | 1 | $144K |
| 3 | 31319 | Meridian | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 4 | 31331 | Townsend | 60 | C | 4 | $199K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for McIntosh County
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- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
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Overview
McIntosh County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
3 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.