Terrell County, Georgia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 97/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-16
ZipCheckup grade for Terrell: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Spanning 4 ZIP codes, Terrell County posts strong drinking water compliance - most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Terrell County Compares
How Terrell County Compares
Terrell County scores 22 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 29 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-16
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.8 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 21.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $620, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.383% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
66.3% 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: $620
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,163 housing units in Terrell 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 Terrell County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Terrell 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 Terrell County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Terrell County
5 community water systems serving Terrell County.
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Systems with the most violations in Terrell County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Terrell County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Terrell County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39885 | Sasser | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 39877 | Parrott | 98 | A | 3 | $102K |
| 3 | 39826 | Bronwood | 95 | A | 5 | $95K |
| 4 | 39842 | Dawson | 94 | A | 3 | $109K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Terrell County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66.3% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Terrell County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (97/100).
3 of 4 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.