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Butler County, Alabama

5 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored
5
ZIP Codes
$101K
Median Home Value
$1,350
Avg Remediation (133% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Butler 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: 16.8 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 18.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $680, driven primarily by sea_level

59.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
59.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
39/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
25%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $680

Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $225/yr
Flood $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

9,771 housing units in Butler County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 39%
2000+ 9%

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 Butler County

$101K
Median Home Value
$1,350
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Butler County

4 community water systems serving Butler County.

Systems with the most violations in Butler County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Butler County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Butler County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 36015 Chapman
2 36030 Forest Home
3 36033 Georgiana 10 (1 health) $102K
4 36037 Greenville 32 $101K
5 36456 Mc Kenzie 7 (1 health) $80K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Butler County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Butler County in Alabama covers 5 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Butler County?
Butler County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Butler County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Butler County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $680 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Butler County?
The median home build year in Butler County is 1972. 59.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Butler County, Alabama Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/butler/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-alabama-butler,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Butler County, Alabama Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/butler/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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