COUNTY REPORT GA

Walker County, Georgia

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Walker County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Walker County: 5 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.

How Walker County Compares

Walker County69/100
Georgia avg74/100
National avg73/100

How Walker County Compares

C
County Grade
69/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Walker County scores 5 points below the Georgia state average (74/100) and 4 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

C
County Grade
69
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30750 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30728 (64/100)
$208K
Median Home Value
$575
Avg Remediation (0.28% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Walker County, Georgia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 13.5%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $950, largest modeled factor: Flood

48% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
48%
Pre-1980 Housing
33/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
20%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $950

Flood $700/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $120/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

20,914 housing units in Walker County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 24%

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 Walker County

$208K
Median Home Value
$575
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Walker County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Walker County residents

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Walker County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Walker County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

9 water systems mapped to Walker County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Walker County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Walker County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Walker County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30750 Lookout Mountain 83 B 0 $348K
2 30739 Rock Spring 66 C 1 $218K
3 30707 Chickamauga 64 C 8 $208K
4 30728 La Fayette 64 C 4 $134K
5 30725 Flintstone — — 10 $204K

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Overview

Walker County in Georgia covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100) across 4 scored records.

4 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Walker County?
Walker County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Walker County?
We map 9 public water systems to 5 ZIP codes in our data for Walker County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Walker County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Walker County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $950 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Walker County?
The median home build year in Walker County is 1976. 48% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Walker County compare to Georgia?
Walker County has an average Home Safety Score of 69/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Georgia state average of 74/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Walker County, GA: HSS 69/100; 14 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/walker/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-georgia-walker,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Walker County, GA: HSS 69/100; 14 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/walker/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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