Towns County, Georgia
1 ZIP code · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Towns: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Water utilities serving Towns County's 1 ZIP code has 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 Towns County Compares
How Towns County Compares
Towns County scores 3 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 15.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,790, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.27% avg pipe failure probability
41% 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: $1,790
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,130 housing units in Towns 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 Towns County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Towns 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 Towns County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Towns County
1 ZIP code tracked in Towns County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30546 | Hiawassee | 78 | B | 0 | $323K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Towns County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here - the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Towns County in Georgia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Towns County as of the latest reporting period.
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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.