COUNTY REPORT GA

Rockdale County, Georgia

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent monitoring in Rockdale County's 4 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.

How Rockdale County Compares

Rockdale County62/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Rockdale County Compares

C
County Grade
62/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Rockdale County scores 13 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
62
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30012 (64/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30058 (55/100)
$244K
Median Home Value
$2,275
Avg Remediation (93% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 16%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,283, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.258% avg pipe failure probability

41% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
41%
Pre-1978 Housing
26%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $1,283

Flood $1,000/yr
Energy Code Gap $225/yr
Water / Lead $38/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

58,299 housing units in Rockdale County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 43%
2000+ 31%

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 Rockdale County

$244K
Median Home Value
$2,275
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.2% (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 5 systems in Rockdale County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Rockdale Company Water System 87,156 45
2 Lakeview Utilities 2,200 45
3 Hi Roc Shores Association 655 45
4 Monastery of the Holy Spirit 100 45
5 DEKALB COUNTY 743,000 30

9 total water systems serve Rockdale County.

All ZIP Codes in Rockdale County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Rockdale County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30012 Conyers 64 C 15 $200K
2 30013 Conyers 64 C 15 $274K
3 30094 Conyers 64 C 15 $267K
4 30058 Lithonia 55 C 0 $221K

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Overview

Rockdale County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).

3 of 4 ZIP codes 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 Rockdale County?
Rockdale County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Rockdale County?
Rockdale County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Rockdale County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Rockdale County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,283 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Rockdale County?
The median home build year in Rockdale County is 1983. 41% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Rockdale County compare to Georgia?
Rockdale County has an average water safety score of 62/100, which is below the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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