Richmond County, Georgia
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 54/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Richmond County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Poor compliance rates put Richmond County in the bottom safety tier - 16 ZIP codes, below the state average.
How Richmond County Compares
How Richmond County Compares
Richmond County scores 20 points below the Georgia state average (74/100) and 19 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Richmond County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 16.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $938, driven primarily by flood
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Richmond County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $938
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Richmond County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Richmond 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 Richmond County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Richmond County
6 community water systems serving Richmond County.
- C
- C
- C
- D
- D
- D
Systems with the most violations in Richmond County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- D
- C
- C
- D
- D
All ZIP Codes in Richmond County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Richmond County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30901 | Augusta | 58 | C | 0 | $92K |
| 2 | 30909 | Augusta | 56 | C | 6 (3 health) | $238K |
| 3 | 30906 | Augusta | 51 | D | 23 | $115K |
| 4 | 30815 | Hephzibah | 50 | D | 25 | $168K |
| 5 | 30805 | Blythe | — | — | 24 | $130K |
| 6 | 30812 | Gracewood | — | — | 0 | — |
| 7 | 30903 | Augusta | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 30904 | Augusta | — | — | 0 | $185K |
| 9 | 30905 | Augusta | — | — | 23 | — |
| 10 | 30911 | Augusta | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 30912 | Augusta | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 30913 | Augusta | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 30914 | Augusta | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 30916 | Augusta | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 30919 | Augusta | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 30999 | Augusta | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Richmond County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Richmond County, Georgia
Overview
Richmond County in Georgia covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (54/100) across 4 scored records.
5 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
What You Can Do
Richmond County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.