COUNTY REPORT AL

Cherokee 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
$167K
Median Home Value
$2,140
Avg Remediation (128% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Cherokee 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: 16.2 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 16%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $482, driven primarily by flood

46% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
46%
Pre-1978 Housing
33/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $482

Flood $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr
Water Infrastructure $60/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

12,273 housing units in Cherokee County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 28%

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 Cherokee County

$167K
Median Home Value
$2,140
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Cherokee County

3 community water systems serving Cherokee County.

Systems with the most violations in Cherokee County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Cherokee County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Cherokee County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 35959 Cedar Bluff 0 $193K
2 35960 Centre 14 $176K
3 35973 Gaylesville 0 $99K
4 35983 Leesburg 0 $157K
5 36275 Spring Garden

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Overview

Cherokee 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.

1 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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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 Cherokee County?
Cherokee County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cherokee County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cherokee County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $482 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cherokee County?
The median home build year in Cherokee County is 1983. 46% 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). Cherokee County, Alabama Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/cherokee/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cherokee County, Alabama Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/cherokee/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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