Blount County, Alabama
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Blount County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 13 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.
How Blount County Compares
How Blount County Compares
Blount 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: Blount County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 14.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $468, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.273% avg pipe failure probability
46.8% 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: $468
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
42,603 housing units in Blount 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 Blount County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Blount 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 Blount 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 Blount County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oneonta (ub of the City of) | 19,971 | 14 |
| 2 | CENTRAL ALABAMA WATER SYSTEM | 585,000 | 14 |
| 3 | Pine Bluff Water Authority | 6,255 | 11 |
| 4 | Nectar, Town of | 3,288 | 8 |
| 5 | Cleveland Water Works | 3,516 | 7 |
18 total water systems serve Blount County.
All ZIP Codes in Blount County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Blount County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35013 | Allgood | 83 | B | 1 | — |
| 2 | 35079 | Hayden | 83 | B | 1 | $194K |
| 3 | 35097 | Locust Fork | 83 | B | 0 | $133K |
| 4 | 35049 | Cleveland | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) | $183K |
| 5 | 35031 | Blountsville | 81 | B | 1 | $135K |
| 6 | 35121 | Oneonta | 77 | B | 2 | $169K |
| 7 | 35214 | Birmingham | 71 | B | 2 | $150K |
| 8 | 35133 | Remlap | 66 | C | 7 | $167K |
| 9 | 35083 | Holly Pond | 63 | C | 0 | $173K |
| 10 | 35172 | Trafford | 63 | C | 0 | $111K |
| 11 | 35180 | Warrior | 63 | C | 0 | $199K |
| 12 | 35123 | Palmerdale | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 13 | 35126 | Pinson | 50 | D | 0 | $189K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Blount County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- 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 Blount County, Alabama
Overview
Blount County in Alabama covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
7 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.