COUNTY REPORT GA

Thomas County, Georgia

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Water utilities serving Thomas County's 11 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record — the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.

How Thomas County Compares

Thomas County87/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Thomas County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

Thomas County scores 12 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 31738 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31629 (66/100)
$150K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Avg Remediation (113% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Thomas 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: 15.2 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 16.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $606, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.275% avg pipe failure probability

48.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2024
3 (3 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 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 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
48.9%
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: $606

Flood $255/yr
Energy Code Gap $188/yr
Sea Level Rise $109/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

23,413 housing units in Thomas County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 24%

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 Thomas County

$150K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.3% (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 Thomas County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Thomasville 32,613 76
2 Pecan Village/oak Hill Mhp 221 76
3 Chattahoochee Plantation Ests. 472 76
4 Sugar Mill Rv Park 359 76
5 Pine Terrace Mobile Home Park 297 76

16 total water systems serve Thomas County.

All ZIP Codes in Thomas County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Thomas County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31738 Coolidge 99 A 1 $150K
2 31720 Barwick 97 A 1 $54K
3 31765 Meigs 96 A 4 $116K
4 31773 Ochlocknee 93 A 2 $197K
5 31626 Boston 92 A 3 $173K
6 31778 Pavo 90 A 2 $99K
7 31758 Thomasville 84 B 19
8 31757 Thomasville 81 B 19 $208K
9 31799 Thomasville 81 B 19
10 31792 Thomasville 76 B 19 $190K
11 31629 Dixie 66 C 0 $88K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Thomas County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Thomas County in Georgia covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).

10 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Thomas County?
Thomas County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 11 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Thomas County?
Thomas County is served by 16 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Thomas County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Thomas County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $606 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Thomas County?
The median home build year in Thomas County is 1985. 48.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Thomas County compare to Georgia?
Thomas County has an average water safety score of 87/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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