COUNTY REPORT GA

Murray County, Georgia

1 ZIP code · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

The 1 water system serving Murray County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.

How Murray County Compares

Murray County76/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Murray County Compares

B
County Grade
76/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Murray County scores 1 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
76
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 30705
$179K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (100% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 13.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,790, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.25% avg pipe failure probability

39% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1998
Median Build Year
39%
Pre-1978 Housing
25%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,790

Flood $1,400/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

13,305 housing units in Murray County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 46%
2000+ 27%

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 Murray County

$179K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Murray 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 Murray County residents

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 4 systems in Murray County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Chatsworth 28,262 21
2 DALTON UTILITIES 99,315 21
3 Talking Rock Creek Properties 650 21
4 Fort Mountain Estates 158 21

All ZIP Codes in Murray County

1 ZIP code tracked in Murray County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30705 Chatsworth 76 B 21 $179K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Murray 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.

Overview

Murray County in Georgia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Murray County?
Murray County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Murray County?
Murray County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Murray County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Murray County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,790 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Murray County?
The median home build year in Murray County is 1998. 39% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Murray County compare to Georgia?
Murray County has an average water safety score of 76/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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