Upson County, Georgia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Upson County's 4 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Upson County Compares
How Upson County Compares
Upson County scores 4 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.5 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 16.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $638, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.318% avg pipe failure probability
57.3% 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: $638
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,196 housing units in Upson 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 Upson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Upson 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 Upson 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 Upson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molena | 437 | 11 |
| 2 | Concord | 751 | 11 |
| 3 | Thomaston | 12,482 | 2 |
| 4 | Grace Neal & Vestavia Sd | 729 | 2 |
| 5 | Upson County | 5,243 | 2 |
10 total water systems serve Upson County.
All ZIP Codes in Upson County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Upson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31016 | Culloden | 83 | B | 0 | $185K |
| 2 | 31097 | Yatesville | 83 | B | 0 | $167K |
| 3 | 30286 | Thomaston | 77 | B | 2 | $151K |
| 4 | 30258 | Molena | 72 | B | 11 | $265K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Upson County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Upson County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
2 of 4 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)
Updated daily.