Pickens County, Georgia
1 ZIP code · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Pickens County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 1 ZIP code here record few health-based violations.
How Pickens County Compares
How Pickens County Compares
Pickens County scores 5 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10%, diabetes 13.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $690, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.27% avg pipe failure probability
32% 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: $690
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,981 housing units in Pickens 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 Pickens County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasper | 14,435 | 5 |
| 2 | Pickens County Water Authority | 7,153 | 5 |
| 3 | Big Canoe Subdivision | 6,396 | 5 |
| 4 | Bent Tree | 3,185 | 5 |
| 5 | Cherokee County | 224,427 | 5 |
7 total water systems serve Pickens County.
All ZIP Codes in Pickens County
1 ZIP code tracked in Pickens County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30143 | Jasper | 70 | B | 5 | $325K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pickens County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Pickens County in Georgia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code 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.