COUNTY REPORT GA

Tift County, Georgia

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Tift County, all 6 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.

How Tift County Compares

Tift County81/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Tift County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Tift County scores 6 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 31795 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31727 (66/100)
$118K
Median Home Value
$1,720
Avg Remediation (146% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Tift 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 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 15.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $673, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.272% avg pipe failure probability

49% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
49%
Pre-1978 Housing
27%
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: $673

Flood $433/yr
Energy Code Gap $165/yr
Water / Lead $75/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

18,401 housing units in Tift County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 21%

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 Tift County

$118K
Median Home Value
$1,720
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.6% (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 Tift County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 TIFTON-TIFT COUNTY WATER SYSTEM 27,589 24
2 Bar W Mobile Home Park 54 24
3 Pebble Hill Estates S/d 365 24
4 Abraham Baldwin Agri. College 4,405 24
5 Pleasant Grove Mobile Home Pk 51 24

10 total water systems serve Tift County.

All ZIP Codes in Tift County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Tift County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31795 Ty Ty 95 A 0 $119K
2 31775 Omega 93 A 1 $79K
3 31793 Tifton 83 B 12 $190K
4 31794 Tifton 78 B 12 $112K
5 31733 Chula 73 B 0 $118K
6 31727 Brookfield 66 C 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Tift County

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Overview

Tift County in Georgia covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

3 of 6 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 Tift County?
Tift County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Tift County?
Tift County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Tift County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Tift County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $673 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Tift County?
The median home build year in Tift County is 1988. 49% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Tift County compare to Georgia?
Tift County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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