Talbot County, Georgia
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to top-scoring counties, Talbot County's 7 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Talbot County Compares
How Talbot County Compares
Talbot County scores 8 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Talbot County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.7 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 21.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $334, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.263% avg pipe failure probability
43.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Talbot County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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: $334
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,890 housing units in Talbot 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 Talbot County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Talbot 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 Talbot 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 Talbot County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talbotton | 1,454 | 11 |
| 2 | Talbot County Water Works | 4,028 | 11 |
| 3 | Whippoorwill Ridge Subdivision | 54 | 11 |
| 4 | GENEVA | 248 | 2 |
| 5 | JUNCTION CITY | 156 | 1 |
8 total water systems serve Talbot County.
All ZIP Codes in Talbot County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Talbot County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31812 | Junction City | 83 | B | 1 | $110K |
| 2 | 31836 | Woodland | 79 | B | 0 | $107K |
| 3 | 31827 | Talbotton | 78 | B | 11 (4 health) | $91K |
| 4 | 31810 | Geneva | 71 | B | 2 | — |
| 5 | 31039 | Howard | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 31058 | Mauk | 53 | D | 0 | $82K |
| 7 | 31801 | Box Springs | 53 | D | 0 | $174K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Talbot County, Georgia
Overview
Talbot County in Georgia covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
3 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.