Wheeler County, Georgia
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 2 ZIP codes, Wheeler County earns a high grade for tap water — most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.
How Wheeler County Compares
How Wheeler County Compares
Wheeler County scores 12 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.8 (asthma 10%, diabetes 16%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $845, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.325% avg pipe failure probability
58.5% 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: $845
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,315 housing units in Wheeler 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 Wheeler County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wheeler 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 Wheeler County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Wheeler County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Wheeler County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30411 | Alamo | 99 | A | 0 | $75K |
| 2 | 30428 | Glenwood | 74 | B | 2 | $81K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wheeler County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.5% 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
Wheeler County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).
1 of 2 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.