COUNTY REPORT GA

Quitman County, Georgia

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup grade for Quitman: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Quitman County - 2 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.

How Quitman County Compares

Quitman County78/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Quitman County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Quitman County scores 3 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 39854 (90/100)
Lowest ZIP: 39867 (66/100)
$102K
Median Home Value

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 19.1 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 23.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $680, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.34% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk

63% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 23.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1979
Median Build Year
63%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $680

Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Water / Lead $200/yr
Water Infrastructure $75/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

2,067 housing units in Quitman County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 46%
2000+ 16%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Quitman County residents

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 23.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Quitman County

5 community water systems serving Quitman County.

Systems with the most violations in Quitman County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Quitman County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Quitman County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 39854 Georgetown 90 A 9 $102K
2 39867 Morris 66 C 0 $102K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Quitman County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Quitman County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).

1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Quitman County?
Quitman County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Quitman County?
Quitman County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Quitman County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Quitman County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $680 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Quitman County?
The median home build year in Quitman County is 1979. 63% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Quitman County compare to Georgia?
Quitman County has an average water safety score of 78/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Quitman County, GA: 9 Violations - 78/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/quitman/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Quitman County, GA: 9 Violations - 78/100 (2026)}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/quitman/}
}

Data as of July 2026.

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