Oconee County, Georgia
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike many counties its size, Oconee County keeps violation rates low — all 2 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Oconee County Compares
How Oconee County Compares
Oconee County scores 2 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11 (asthma 8.9%, diabetes 10.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $190, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.25% avg pipe failure probability
35% 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: $190
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,589 housing units in Oconee 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 Oconee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Oconee 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 Oconee 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 Oconee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oconee County | 31,323 | 7 |
| 2 | Woodlands Subdivision/oconee Village Apt | 234 | 5 |
| 3 | Holiday Shores Subdivision | 813 | 5 |
| 4 | Sugar Bend-lake Oconee S/d | 259 | 5 |
| 5 | Highlands on Haynes Creek S/d | 237 | 5 |
7 total water systems serve Oconee County.
All ZIP Codes in Oconee County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Oconee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30677 | Watkinsville | 81 | B | 5 | $395K |
| 2 | 30621 | Bishop | 72 | B | 2 | $421K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Oconee County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Oconee County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
2 of 2 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.