COUNTY REPORT GA

Screven County, Georgia

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 96/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Screven County earns a high water safety grade — 4 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Screven County Compares

Screven County96/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Screven County Compares

A
County Grade
96/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Screven County scores 21 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 28 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
96
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30449 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30467 (93/100)
$122K
Median Home Value
$1,950
Avg Remediation (160% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 11%, diabetes 17.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,520, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.338% avg pipe failure probability

62.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
62.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $3,520

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,617 housing units in Screven County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 39%
2000+ 15%

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 Screven County

$122K
Median Home Value
$1,950
Est. Remediation Cost
1.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40% (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 Screven County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Hillcrest Heights 140 15
2 Hickory Knob Subdivision 671 10
3 Newington 428 10
4 Lawton Place Mobile Home Park 232 10
5 Arcadia Subdivision 81 10

10 total water systems serve Screven County.

All ZIP Codes in Screven County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Screven County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30449 Oliver 99 A 0
2 30455 Rocky Ford 99 A 0 $76K
3 30446 Newington 94 A 10 (1 health) $133K
4 30467 Sylvania 93 A 5 $122K

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Overview

Screven County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (96/100).

2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Screven County?
Screven County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Screven County?
Screven County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Screven County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Screven County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,520 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Screven County?
The median home build year in Screven County is 1974. 62.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Screven County compare to Georgia?
Screven County has an average water safety score of 96/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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