White County, Georgia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for White: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
In current tracking cycles, White County - spanning 4 ZIP codes - records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.
How White County Compares
How White County Compares
White County scores 2 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,038, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.255% avg pipe failure probability
35.7% 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: $1,038
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,062 housing units in White 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 White County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in White 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 White County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving White County
8 community water systems serving White County.
- B
- B
- B
- C
- B
- B
Show all 8 water systems
- B
- B
12 total water systems serve White County.
Systems with the most violations in White County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- B
All ZIP Codes in White County
4 ZIP codes tracked in White County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30528 | Cleveland | 83 | B | 0 | $259K |
| 2 | 30503 | Gainesville | 82 | B | 2 | — |
| 3 | 30545 | Helen | 78 | B | 0 | $309K |
| 4 | 30571 | Sautee Nacoochee | 63 | C | 0 | $299K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for White County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
White County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
1 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.