Barbour County, Alabama
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Homeowners across Barbour County's 8 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.
How Barbour County Compares
How Barbour County Compares
Barbour County scores 2 points below the Alabama state average (73/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Barbour County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.1 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 18.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $809, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.339% avg pipe failure probability
55% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Barbour County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 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: $809
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,582 housing units in Barbour 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 Barbour County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Barbour 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 Barbour 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 Barbour County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Barbour County Water Authority | 1,395 | 34 |
| 2 | Eufaula Water Works | 17,970 | 31 |
| 3 | Clayton Water Works & Sewer | 2,064 | 23 |
| 4 | Union Springs Util Board | 3,945 | 20 |
| 5 | Midway Water Works | 867 | 20 |
10 total water systems serve Barbour County.
All ZIP Codes in Barbour County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Barbour County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36016 | Clayton | 82 | B | 3 | $75K |
| 2 | 36053 | Midway | 80 | B | 20 (3 health) | $105K |
| 3 | 36072 | Eufaula | 80 | B | 4 | — |
| 4 | 36017 | Clio | 75 | B | 10 | $78K |
| 5 | 36027 | Eufaula | 75 | B | 4 | $127K |
| 6 | 36048 | Louisville | 73 | B | 11 | $104K |
| 7 | 36374 | Skipperville | 53 | D | 0 | $172K |
| 8 | 36851 | Cottonton | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Barbour County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Barbour County, Alabama
Overview
Barbour County in Alabama covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
6 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.