Stephens County, Georgia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Stephens County, EPA compliance data for 4 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.
How Stephens County Compares
How Stephens County Compares
Stephens County scores 11 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 14.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $818, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.325% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
61.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Stephens County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 18 total (18 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $818
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,165 housing units in Stephens 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 Stephens County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Stephens 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 Stephens 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 Stephens County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MARTIN | 1,769 | 6 |
| 2 | Toccoa | 28,711 | 6 |
| 3 | Lake Harbor Shores Subdivision | 246 | 6 |
| 4 | Lavonia | 8,190 | 3 |
| 5 | Franklin County Water System | 5,638 | 3 |
7 total water systems serve Stephens County.
All ZIP Codes in Stephens County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Stephens County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30557 | Martin | 77 | B | 3 | $162K |
| 2 | 30577 | Toccoa | 67 | C | 3 (3 health) | $169K |
| 3 | 30598 | Toccoa Falls | 60 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 30538 | Eastanollee | 53 | D | 0 | $149K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Stephens County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Stephens County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.