Washington County, Georgia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 98/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Washington County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Compared to state averages, Washington County scores well - its 5 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.
How Washington County Compares
How Washington County Compares
Washington County scores 24 points above the Georgia state average (74/100) and 25 points above 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: Washington County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 18.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $640, driven primarily by flood
49.6% 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: $640
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,495 housing units in Washington 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 Washington County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Washington 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 Washington County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Washington County
2 community water systems serving Washington County.
- A
- A
Systems with the most violations in Washington County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- A
All ZIP Codes in Washington County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31082 | Sandersville | 98 | A | 5 | $128K |
| 2 | 31018 | Davisboro | — | — | — | |
| 3 | 31035 | Harrison | — | — | $81K | |
| 4 | 31067 | Oconee | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 31094 | Warthen | — | — | 0 | $178K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Washington County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Washington County in Georgia covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (98/100) across 1 scored records.
1 of 2 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.