COUNTY REPORT GA

Terrell County, Georgia

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 97/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Spanning 4 ZIP codes, Terrell County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.

How Terrell County Compares

Terrell County97/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Terrell County Compares

A
County Grade
97/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

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: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
97
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 39885 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 39842 (94/100)
$102K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (118% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 17.8 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 21.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $470, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.355% avg pipe failure probability

66.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 21.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 43.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
66.3%
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: $470

Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr
Flood $50/yr

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

Pre-1940 17%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 13%

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

$102K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 21.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 43.6% (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 Terrell County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Bronwood 529 5
2 Dawson 4,857 3
3 Sasser 402 3
4 Terrell County Correctional Institute 176 3
5 Parrott 240 3

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Terrell County?
Terrell County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Terrell County?
Terrell County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Terrell County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Terrell County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $470 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Terrell County?
The median home build year in Terrell County is 1977. 66.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Terrell County compare to Georgia?
Terrell County has an average water safety score of 97/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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