Miller County, Georgia
1 ZIP code · Avg score 92/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Although county size varies, Miller County's 1 ZIP code share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Miller County Compares
How Miller County Compares
Miller County scores 17 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 24 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.7 (asthma 11%, diabetes 17.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,520, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.33% avg pipe failure probability
57% 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: $2,520
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,945 housing units in Miller 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 Miller County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Miller 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 Miller 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 Miller County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colquitt | 1,998 | 4 |
| 2 | Blakely | 5,716 | 4 |
| 3 | Wright`s Trailer Park | 51 | 4 |
All ZIP Codes in Miller County
1 ZIP code tracked in Miller County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39837 | Colquitt | 92 | A | 4 | $119K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Miller County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Miller County in Georgia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (92/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code 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.