Mitchell County, Georgia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Mitchell: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Across Mitchell County's 5 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance - violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.
How Mitchell County Compares
How Mitchell County Compares
Mitchell 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: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Mitchell County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 18.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,054, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.396% avg pipe failure probability, 60% of ZIPs at high risk
57.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Mitchell County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 16 violations. Past 5 years: 28 total (28 health-based).
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: $1,054
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,617 housing units in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Mitchell County
8 community water systems serving Mitchell County.
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12 total water systems serve Mitchell County.
Systems with the most violations in Mitchell County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Mitchell County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Mitchell County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 31784 | Sale City | 94 | A | 10 | $93K |
| 2 | 31716 | Baconton | 88 | A | 4 | $124K |
| 3 | 31730 | Camilla | 83 | B | 5 | $93K |
| 4 | 31756 | Hartsfield | 66 | C | 0 | $119K |
| 5 | 31779 | Pelham | 65 | C | 10 (6 health) | $115K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Mitchell County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Mitchell County, Georgia
Overview
Mitchell County in Georgia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
4 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 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.