COUNTY REPORT GA

Newton County, Georgia

6 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$231K
Median Home Value
$2,083
Avg Remediation (90% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Newton County, Georgia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 11%, diabetes 14.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $785, driven primarily by flood

45.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1996
Median Build Year
45.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
35/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
17%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $785

Flood $700/yr
Energy Code Gap $162/yr
Water Infrastructure $117/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

47,146 housing units in Newton County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 15%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 44%

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 Newton County

$231K
Median Home Value
$2,083
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Newton County

8 community water systems serving Newton County.

Show all 8 water systems
  • Oxford
    Serves ~2,132 people 1 violation
  • Flovilla
    Serves ~1,292 people

12 total water systems serve Newton County.

Systems with the most violations in Newton County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Newton County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Newton County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30014 Covington 3 $254K
2 30015 Covington
3 30016 Covington 1 $219K
4 30056 Newborn 2 $272K
5 30070 Porterdale $166K
6 30233 Jackson 1 $231K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Newton County

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Overview

Newton County in Georgia covers 6 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Newton County?
Newton County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Newton County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Newton County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $785 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Newton County?
The median home build year in Newton County is 1996. 45.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Newton County, Georgia Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/newton/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-georgia-newton,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Newton County, Georgia Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/newton/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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