Walker County, Georgia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Walker County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Although much of Walker County meets baseline standards, some of its 5 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.
How Walker County Compares
How Walker County Compares
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 Last verified:
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 13.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,070, driven primarily by flood
55% 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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,070
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
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Walker 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 Walker County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Walker County
8 community water systems serving Walker County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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9 total water systems serve Walker County.
Systems with the most violations in Walker County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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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 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Walker County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Walker County, Georgia
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.