COUNTY REPORT GA

Seminole County, Georgia

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

The 2 water systems serving Seminole County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.

How Seminole County Compares

Seminole County89/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Seminole County Compares

A
County Grade
89/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Seminole County scores 14 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
89
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 39859 (94/100)
Lowest ZIP: 39845 (84/100)
$127K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (142% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 18%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,645, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.3% avg pipe failure probability

58% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1979
Median Build Year
58%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
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: $2,645

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $800/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,049 housing units in Seminole County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 40%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 13%

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 Seminole County

$127K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Seminole County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Seminole County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 39859 Iron City 94 A 2 $145K
2 39845 Donalsonville 84 B 2 $108K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Seminole County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Seminole County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).

2 of 2 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 Seminole County?
Seminole County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Seminole County?
Seminole County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Seminole County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Seminole County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,645 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Seminole County?
The median home build year in Seminole County is 1979. 58% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Seminole County compare to Georgia?
Seminole County has an average water safety score of 89/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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