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
How Taylor County Compares
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
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Taylor County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $445
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
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
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
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 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Taylor County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.