Calhoun County, Alabama
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Calhoun County's 15 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.
How Calhoun County Compares
How Calhoun County Compares
Calhoun County scores 12 points below the Alabama state average (73/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Calhoun County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 14.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $734, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.286% avg pipe failure probability
58.2% 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: $734
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
38,279 housing units in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anniston Alabama, the Wwsb of the City O | 56,646 | 7 |
| 2 | Weaver, City 0f | 6,591 | 3 |
| 3 | Jacksonville Water Works, Gas and Sewer | 14,217 | 3 |
| 4 | Calhoun County Water Authority | 32,796 | 2 |
| 5 | Oxford Water Works & Sewer Board | 29,556 | 1 |
10 total water systems serve Calhoun County.
All ZIP Codes in Calhoun County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Calhoun County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36202 | Anniston | 70 | B | 1 | — |
| 2 | 36204 | Anniston | 70 | B | 1 | — |
| 3 | 36250 | Alexandria | 70 | B | 0 | $182K |
| 4 | 36265 | Jacksonville | 70 | B | 0 | $164K |
| 5 | 36271 | Ohatchee | 70 | B | 0 | $134K |
| 6 | 36272 | Piedmont | 70 | B | 1 | $123K |
| 7 | 36205 | Anniston | 66 | C | 1 | $265K |
| 8 | 36210 | Anniston | 66 | C | 1 | — |
| 9 | 36277 | Weaver | 66 | C | 1 | $140K |
| 10 | 36206 | Anniston | 65 | C | 1 | $128K |
| 11 | 36207 | Anniston | 65 | C | 1 | $195K |
| 12 | 36279 | Wellington | 53 | D | 0 | $168K |
| 13 | 36253 | Bynum | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 14 | 36254 | Choccolocco | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 15 | 36257 | De Armanville | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Calhoun County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Calhoun County, Alabama
Overview
Calhoun County in Alabama covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
8 of 15 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.