COUNTY REPORT GA

Pulaski County, Georgia

1 ZIP code · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Pulaski County — 1 ZIP code, above-average safety grade.

How Pulaski County Compares

Pulaski County89/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Pulaski County Compares

A
County Grade
89/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Pulaski County scores 14 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
89
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 31036
$156K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (77% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 16.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,020, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability

56% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
56%
Pre-1978 Housing
32%
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: $1,020

Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,331 housing units in Pulaski County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 22%

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 Pulaski County

$156K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.8% (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 4 systems in Pulaski County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Hawkinsville 7,491 2
2 Hartford Water Authority 446 2
3 HOUSTON COUNTY-FEAGIN MILL 92,971 2
4 Cochran 8,114 2

All ZIP Codes in Pulaski County

1 ZIP code tracked in Pulaski County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31036 Hawkinsville 89 A 2 $156K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Pulaski County

Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.

Overview

Pulaski County in Georgia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code 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 Pulaski County?
Pulaski County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Pulaski County?
Pulaski County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Pulaski County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Pulaski County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,020 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Pulaski County?
The median home build year in Pulaski County is 1987. 56% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Pulaski County compare to Georgia?
Pulaski County has an average water safety score of 89/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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