Pierce County, Georgia
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Although county size varies, Pierce County's 6 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Pierce County Compares
How Pierce County Compares
Pierce County scores 1 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pierce County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 14.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $915, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
59% 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: $915
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,844 housing units in Pierce 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 Pierce County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pierce 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 Pierce 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 Pierce County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackshear | 4,455 | 2 |
| 2 | Waycross | 15,987 | 2 |
| 3 | Okefenokee Golf Club S/d | 208 | 2 |
| 4 | Pine Ridge Plantation | 187 | 2 |
| 5 | Aspinwall`s Mobile Home Park | 125 | 2 |
8 total water systems serve Pierce County.
All ZIP Codes in Pierce County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Pierce County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31516 | Blackshear | 94 | A | 2 | $132K |
| 2 | 31557 | Patterson | 88 | A | 0 | $115K |
| 3 | 31551 | Mershon | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 4 | 31518 | Bristol | 66 | C | 0 | $215K |
| 5 | 31556 | Offerman | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 31564 | Waresboro | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pierce County
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pierce County, Georgia
Overview
Pierce County in Georgia covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
1 of 6 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)
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