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
How Seminole County Compares
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
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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58% of homes built before 1978
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.