COUNTY REPORT GA

Rabun County, Georgia

8 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 8 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 8 tracked ZIP records scored
8
ZIP Codes
$277K
Median Home Value
$1,638
Avg Remediation (59% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Rabun County, Georgia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 15.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $966, driven primarily by flood

44.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Rabun County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
4 (4 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
44.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
31/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
13%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $966

Flood $333/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $248/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

11,590 housing units in Rabun County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 26%

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 Rabun County

$277K
Median Home Value
$1,638
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Rabun County

5 community water systems serving Rabun County.

Systems with the most violations in Rabun County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Rabun County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Rabun County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30525 Clayton 5 $267K
2 30537 Dillard 4 $293K
3 30552 Lakemont 4 $283K
4 30562 Mountain City $165K
5 30568 Rabun Gap 31 (1 health) $272K
6 30573 Tallulah Falls
7 30576 Tiger 4 $289K
8 30581 Wiley

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Overview

Rabun County in Georgia covers 8 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Rabun County?
Rabun County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Rabun County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Rabun County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $966 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Rabun County?
The median home build year in Rabun County is 1983. 44.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Rabun County, Georgia Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/rabun/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Rabun County, Georgia Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/rabun/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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