Monroe County, Georgia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Monroe County: 4 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Monroe County Compares
How Monroe County Compares
Monroe County scores 16 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 13.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $658, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.237% avg pipe failure probability
38.3% 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: $658
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,748 housing units in Monroe 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 Monroe County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forsyth | 8,585 | 6 |
| 2 | North Monroe Water System | 2,903 | 6 |
| 3 | South Monroe County Water System | 16,292 | 6 |
| 4 | Whispering Pines of Juliette | 25 | 6 |
| 5 | Roberta | 3,478 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Monroe County.
All ZIP Codes in Monroe County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Monroe County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31029 | Forsyth | 74 | B | 6 | $226K |
| 2 | 31046 | Juliette | 55 | C | 0 | $251K |
| 3 | 31066 | Musella | 53 | D | 0 | $148K |
| 4 | 31086 | Smarr | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Monroe County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Monroe County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
1 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.