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
How Tift County Compares
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
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.
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
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: $673
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
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
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
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
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- 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 Tift County, Georgia
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
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