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
How Paulding County Compares
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
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Paulding County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $708
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
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
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
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.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Paulding County, Georgia
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.