Whitfield County, Georgia
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Whitfield County — 8 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Whitfield County Compares
How Whitfield County Compares
Whitfield County scores 5 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Whitfield County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 13.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,105, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.256% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
53.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Whitfield County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,105
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
40,508 housing units in Whitfield 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 Whitfield County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Whitfield 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 Whitfield County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Whitfield County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DALTON UTILITIES | 99,315 | 4 |
| 2 | Chatsworth | 28,262 | 1 |
| 3 | Walker County Water Authority | 36,000 | 0 |
| 4 | CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY | 56,670 | 0 |
| 5 | Ringgold | 2,743 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Whitfield County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Whitfield County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30719 | Dalton | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 2 | 30722 | Dalton | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 3 | 30720 | Dalton | 76 | B | 1 | $226K |
| 4 | 30721 | Dalton | 76 | B | 1 | $173K |
| 5 | 30710 | Cohutta | 63 | C | 0 | $235K |
| 6 | 30740 | Rocky Face | 63 | C | 0 | $242K |
| 7 | 30755 | Tunnel Hill | 63 | C | 0 | $185K |
| 8 | 30756 | Varnell | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Whitfield County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53.2% 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 Whitfield County, Georgia
Overview
Whitfield County in Georgia covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
4 of 8 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.