COUNTY REPORT GA

Paulding County, Georgia

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

In recent assessments, Paulding County's 5 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

How Paulding County Compares

Paulding County77/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Paulding County Compares

B
County Grade
77/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
12
Water Systems

Paulding 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

B
County Grade
77
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30132 (80/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30157 (75/100)
$255K
Median Home Value
$2,380
Avg Remediation (93% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Paulding 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: 12.3 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 11.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $708, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.192% avg pipe failure probability

26.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Paulding County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2023
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 2 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

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1993
Median Build Year
26.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
19%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $708

Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $108/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

58,706 housing units in Paulding County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 10%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 50%

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 Paulding County

$255K
Median Home Value
$2,380
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.4% (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 5 systems in Paulding County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Paulding County Water System 117,468 21
2 Dallas 4,770 21
3 South Oaks Mobile Home Park 471 12
4 Cobb County 695,000 9
5 Haralson County Water Authority 12,220 6

12 total water systems serve Paulding County.

All ZIP Codes in Paulding County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Paulding County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30132 Dallas 80 B 6 $333K
2 30153 Rockmart 77 B 2 $185K
3 30179 Temple 77 B 4 $218K
4 30141 Hiram 75 B 3 $255K
5 30157 Dallas 75 B 6 $261K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Paulding 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.

Overview

Paulding County in Georgia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).

5 of 5 ZIP codes 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 Paulding County?
Paulding County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Paulding County?
Paulding County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Paulding County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Paulding County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $708 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Paulding County?
The median home build year in Paulding County is 1993. 26.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Paulding County compare to Georgia?
Paulding County has an average water safety score of 77/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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