COUNTY REPORT GA

Taylor County, Georgia

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Taylor County earns a high water safety grade — 2 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Taylor County Compares

Taylor County82/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Taylor County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Taylor County scores 7 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 31006 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31076 (68/100)
$84K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (214% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 17.9 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 20.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $445, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.36% avg pipe failure probability

55% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Taylor County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
1 (1 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
2 (2 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 20.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
55%
Pre-1978 Housing
36%
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: $445

Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Flood $100/yr
Water / Lead $75/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,564 housing units in Taylor County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 17%

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 Taylor County

$84K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
2.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Taylor County residents

Asthma 11.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 20.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.4% (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 3 systems in Taylor County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Butler 4,518 21
2 Reynolds 1,301 12
3 Taylor Company-potterville Commission 103 9

All ZIP Codes in Taylor County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Taylor County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31006 Butler 95 A 9 $83K
2 31076 Reynolds 68 C 12 (8 health) $85K

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Overview

Taylor County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).

2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Taylor County?
Taylor County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Taylor County?
Taylor County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Taylor County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Taylor County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $445 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Taylor County?
The median home build year in Taylor County is 1986. 55% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Taylor County compare to Georgia?
Taylor County has an average water safety score of 82/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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