COUNTY REPORT AL

Bullock County, Alabama

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

In recent monitoring cycles, Bullock County's 7 ZIP codes show a split record — several have documented water safety violations.

How Bullock County Compares

Bullock County60/100
Alabama avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Bullock County Compares

C
County Grade
60/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Bullock County scores 13 points below the Alabama state average (73/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
60
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 36089 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 36061 (53/100)
$215K
Median Home Value
$1,429
Avg Remediation (67% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Bullock County, Alabama

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: 17.4 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 20.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $193, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.234% avg pipe failure probability

38% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 20.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 48.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
38%
Pre-1978 Housing
23%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $193

Flood $86/yr
Energy Code Gap $64/yr
Water / Lead $43/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

8,717 housing units in Bullock County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 12%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 50%

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 Bullock County

$215K
Median Home Value
$1,429
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bullock 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 Bullock County residents

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 20.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 48.4% (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 3 systems in Bullock County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Union Springs Util Board 3,945 1
2 SOUTH BULLOCK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 8,601 1
3 MONTGOMERY (WW&SSB OF THE CITY OF) 276,000 0

All ZIP Codes in Bullock County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Bullock County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 36089 Union Springs 83 B 1 $70K
2 36031 Fort Davis 63 C 0 $10K
3 36064 Pike Road 63 C 0 $379K
4 36013 Cecil 53 D 0 $377K
5 36029 Fitzpatrick 53 D 0 $215K
6 36057 Mount Meigs 53 D 0
7 36061 Perote 53 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Bullock County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Bullock County in Alabama covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).

1 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bullock County?
Bullock County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Bullock County?
Bullock County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bullock County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bullock County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $193 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Bullock County?
The median home build year in Bullock County is 1995. 38% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Bullock County compare to Alabama?
Bullock County has an average water safety score of 60/100, which is below the Alabama state average of 73/100.

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