Toombs County, Georgia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Toombs County's 4 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Toombs County Compares
How Toombs County Compares
Toombs 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
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 15.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,490, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.382% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
55.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Toombs County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 34 total (34 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $3,490
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,736 housing units in Toombs 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 Toombs County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Toombs 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 Toombs 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 Toombs County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vidalia | 14,496 | 33 |
| 2 | Swainsboro | 9,536 | 28 |
| 3 | Lyons | 4,458 | 25 |
| 4 | Santa Claus | 229 | 25 |
| 5 | Stillmore | 810 | 20 |
18 total water systems serve Toombs County.
All ZIP Codes in Toombs County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Toombs County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30475 | Vidalia | 94 | A | 8 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 30471 | Twin City | 91 | A | 3 | $79K |
| 3 | 30474 | Vidalia | 91 | A | 8 (1 health) | $143K |
| 4 | 30436 | Lyons | 70 | B | 17 (12 health) | $96K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Toombs County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Toombs County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).
4 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 14 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.