Morgan County, Georgia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in Morgan County serve 5 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How Morgan County Compares
How Morgan County Compares
Morgan County scores 2 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Morgan County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 10%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $318, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.294% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
46.4% 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: $318
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,244 housing units in Morgan 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 Morgan County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Morgan 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 Morgan 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 Morgan County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutledge Water System | 993 | 10 |
| 2 | Bostwick Water System | 484 | 8 |
| 3 | Buckhead | 332 | 7 |
| 4 | Madison | 6,427 | 5 |
| 5 | Deer Run Mobile Home Park # 1 | 78 | 5 |
6 total water systems serve Morgan County.
All ZIP Codes in Morgan County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Morgan County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30623 | Bostwick | 80 | B | 3 | $404K |
| 2 | 30650 | Madison | 80 | B | 5 (3 health) | $314K |
| 3 | 30663 | Rutledge | 78 | B | 5 | $296K |
| 4 | 30625 | Buckhead | 75 | B | 7 | $353K |
| 5 | 30641 | Good Hope | 53 | D | 0 | $403K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Morgan County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Morgan County, Georgia
Overview
Morgan County in Georgia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
4 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.