COUNTY REPORT GA

White County, Georgia

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

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

White County77/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How White County Compares

B
County Grade
77/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
12
Water Systems

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: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
77
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30528 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30571 (63/100)
$299K
Median Home Value
$2,025
Avg Remediation (68% of home value)

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: 0.227% avg pipe failure probability

35.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1996
Median Build Year
35.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
23%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Flood $700/yr
Wildfire $225/yr
Energy Code Gap $113/yr

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

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 15%
1980–1999 49%
2000+ 31%

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

$299K
Median Home Value
$2,025
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in White County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Gainesville 140,000 2
2 Leisure Lake Condo. Assoc.Inc. 532 2
3 Surfside Club Estates 523 2
4 Mount Shores Condo Association 210 2
5 Deer Run Mobile Home Park Ii 181 2

12 total water systems serve White County.

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in White County?
White County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve White County?
White County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in White County?
The primary environmental risk factor in White County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,038 per homeowner.
How old are homes in White County?
The median home build year in White County is 1996. 35.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does White County compare to Georgia?
White County has an average water safety score of 77/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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