COUNTY REPORT GA

Tattnall County, Georgia

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 90/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

For households in Tattnall County, the 6 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.

How Tattnall County Compares

Tattnall County90/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Tattnall County Compares

A
County Grade
90/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Tattnall County scores 15 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 22 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
90
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30421 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30453 (79/100)
$128K
Median Home Value
$1,567
Avg Remediation (123% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Tattnall County, Georgia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.5 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 16%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,438, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.278% avg pipe failure probability

54% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.7% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
54%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,438

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $233/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

9,871 housing units in Tattnall County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 22%

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 Tattnall County

$128K
Median Home Value
$1,567
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Tattnall 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 Tattnall County residents

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Tattnall County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Reidsville Water System 2,594 28
2 Rogers State Prison 1,588 28
3 Collins Water System 780 4
4 Glennville Water System 5,173 4
5 Claxton 3,840 4

10 total water systems serve Tattnall County.

All ZIP Codes in Tattnall County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Tattnall County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30421 Collins 99 A 1 $85K
2 30420 Cobbtown 94 A 3 $148K
3 30427 Glennville 93 A 4 $156K
4 30438 Manassas 88 A 0
5 30499 Reidsville 88 A 14
6 30453 Reidsville 79 B 14 $107K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Tattnall County

Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.

Overview

Tattnall County in Georgia covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (90/100).

5 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Tattnall County?
Tattnall County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Tattnall County?
Tattnall County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Tattnall County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Tattnall County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,438 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Tattnall County?
The median home build year in Tattnall County is 1983. 54% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Tattnall County compare to Georgia?
Tattnall County has an average water safety score of 90/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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