Montgomery County, Georgia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
The 5 water systems serving Montgomery County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Montgomery County Compares
How Montgomery County Compares
Montgomery County scores 9 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Montgomery County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 15.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,752, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.324% avg pipe failure probability
52.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Montgomery County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 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: $3,752
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,085 housing units in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uvalda | 747 | 23 |
| 2 | Mount Vernon | 3,243 | 15 |
| 3 | Ailey | 537 | 13 |
| 4 | Williams Mobile Home Park | 62 | 13 |
| 5 | Three Rivers Estates | 138 | 8 |
10 total water systems serve Montgomery County.
All ZIP Codes in Montgomery County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Montgomery County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30470 | Tarrytown | 94 | A | 0 | $139K |
| 2 | 30412 | Alston | 86 | A | 1 | $140K |
| 3 | 30445 | Mount Vernon | 86 | A | 2 | $91K |
| 4 | 30410 | Ailey | 84 | B | 13 (6 health) | $151K |
| 5 | 30473 | Uvalda | 72 | B | 8 | $106K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Montgomery County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Montgomery County, Georgia
Overview
Montgomery County in Georgia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).
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.