Richmond County, Georgia
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 54/100 · Grade D
ZipCheckup grade for Richmond County: D.
Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.
With 16 ZIP codes tracked, Richmond County lands in the D-F range.
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
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%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $820, largest modeled factor: Flood
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $820
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
Modeled remediation costs in Richmond County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 mapped to Richmond County ZIP codes
6 community water systems mapped to Richmond County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
- C
- C
- C
- D
- D
- D
Systems with the most violations in Richmond County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
- 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
Each guide below is listed with the reason it appears.
- 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 an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. 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 reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.