Sumter County, Georgia
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Sumter County — 7 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Sumter County Compares
How Sumter County Compares
Sumter 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Sumter 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 11.3%, diabetes 16.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $530, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.323% avg pipe failure probability
58.3% 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: $530
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,664 housing units in Sumter 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 Sumter County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Americus | 15,082 | 30 |
| 2 | Briar Patch Mobile Home Park | 162 | 30 |
| 3 | Southern Hills Mhp | 130 | 30 |
| 4 | Koinonia-forest Park | 84 | 30 |
| 5 | Graystone Village | 70 | 30 |
11 total water systems serve Sumter County.
All ZIP Codes in Sumter County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Sumter County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31711 | Andersonville | 99 | A | 0 | $88K |
| 2 | 31780 | Plains | 98 | A | 2 | $184K |
| 3 | 31764 | Leslie | 96 | A | 6 | $203K |
| 4 | 31743 | De Soto | 95 | A | 6 | $47K |
| 5 | 31709 | Americus | 81 | B | 15 | $131K |
| 6 | 31719 | Americus | 81 | B | 15 | $104K |
| 7 | 31735 | Cobb | 73 | B | 0 | $221K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sumter County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.3% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Sumter County, Georgia
Overview
Sumter County in Georgia covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).
5 of 7 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.