COUNTY REPORT GA

Wilcox County, Georgia

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 85/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Homeowners across Wilcox County's 5 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.

How Wilcox County Compares

Wilcox County85/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Wilcox County Compares

A
County Grade
85/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Wilcox County scores 10 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 17 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
85
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 31071 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31084 (66/100)
$79K
Median Home Value

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Wilcox County, Georgia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.5 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 17.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $628, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk

72.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
72.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
20%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $628

Energy Code Gap $378/yr
Water / Lead $250/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

3,672 housing units in Wilcox County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 13%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Wilcox County residents

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.6% (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 Wilcox County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Rochelle 1,553 10
2 Abbeville 3,042 6
3 Pineview 530 1
4 Cordele 11,880 0
5 Pitts 473 0

6 total water systems serve Wilcox County.

All ZIP Codes in Wilcox County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Wilcox County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31071 Pineview 99 A 1 $53K
2 31072 Pitts 99 A 0 $78K
3 31001 Abbeville 93 A 6 $83K
4 31079 Rochelle 68 C 4 $80K
5 31084 Seville 66 C 0

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Overview

Wilcox County in Georgia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (85/100).

3 of 5 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 Wilcox County?
Wilcox County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Wilcox County?
Wilcox County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Wilcox County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Wilcox County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $628 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Wilcox County?
The median home build year in Wilcox County is 1973. 72.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Wilcox County compare to Georgia?
Wilcox County has an average water safety score of 85/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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