COUNTY REPORT GA

Towns County, Georgia

1 ZIP code · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Water utilities serving Towns County's 1 ZIP code 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 Towns County Compares

Towns County78/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Towns County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

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: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 30546
$323K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Avg Remediation (50% of home value)

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: 0.23% avg pipe failure probability

41% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1998
Median Build Year
41%
Pre-1978 Housing
23%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $1,790

Flood $1,400/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

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

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 44%
2000+ 26%

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

$323K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

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Overview

Towns County in Georgia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Towns County.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Towns County?
Towns County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Towns County?
Towns County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Towns County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Towns County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,790 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Towns County?
The median home build year in Towns County is 1998. 41% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Towns County compare to Georgia?
Towns County has an average water safety score of 78/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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