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
How Thomas County Compares
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
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Thomas County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $606
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
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
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
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.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Thomas County, Georgia
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.