Spalding County, Georgia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Spalding County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 5 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Spalding County Compares
How Spalding County Compares
Spalding County scores 15 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Spalding County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 16%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $616, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.348% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
69% 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: $616
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
27,016 housing units in Spalding 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 Spalding County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Spalding 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 Spalding County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Spalding County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland Springs | 122 | 67 |
| 2 | Spalding County Water System | 40,430 | 52 |
| 3 | Griffin | 23,643 | 52 |
| 4 | Pine Glen Mobile Home Park Llc, | 303 | 52 |
| 5 | Ponderosa Mhc, Llc | 234 | 52 |
7 total water systems serve Spalding County.
All ZIP Codes in Spalding County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Spalding County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30212 | Experiment | 68 | C | 15 | — |
| 2 | 30223 | Griffin | 64 | C | 26 | $187K |
| 3 | 30224 | Griffin | 64 | C | 26 | $210K |
| 4 | 30266 | Orchard Hill | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 5 | 30284 | Sunny Side | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Spalding County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Spalding County, Georgia
Overview
Spalding County in Georgia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
3 of 5 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.