COUNTY REPORT GA

Rockdale County, Georgia

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Rockdale County: B.

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

Tracking 3 ZIP codes in Rockdale County shows a water safety record well above the national median - violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.

How Rockdale County Compares

Rockdale County75/100
Georgia avg74/100
National avg73/100

How Rockdale County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Rockdale County scores 1 points above the Georgia state average (74/100) and 2 points above 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:

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30013 (79/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30012 (71/100)
$267K
Median Home Value
$2,300
Avg Remediation (86% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 17%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,237, driven primarily by flood

45% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1981
Median Build Year
45%
Pre-1978 Housing
28/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
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: $1,237

Flood $867/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $50/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

35,333 housing units in Rockdale County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 40%
2000+ 28%

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

$267K
Median Home Value
$2,300
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 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Rockdale County

8 community water systems serving Rockdale County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Rockdale County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Rockdale County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Rockdale County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30013 Conyers 79 B 5 $274K
2 30094 Conyers 75 B 15 $267K
3 30012 Conyers 71 B 18 $200K

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Overview

Rockdale County in Georgia covers 3 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100) across 3 scored records.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Rockdale County?
Rockdale County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Rockdale County?
Rockdale County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 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 $1,237 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Rockdale County?
The median home build year in Rockdale County is 1981. 45% 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 Home Safety Score of 75/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Georgia state average of 74/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Rockdale County, GA: HSS 75/100; 20 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/rockdale/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Rockdale County, GA: HSS 75/100; 20 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/rockdale/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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