Cherokee County, Alabama
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Monitoring figures for Cherokee County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 4 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Cherokee County Compares
How Cherokee County Compares
Cherokee County scores 4 points below the Alabama state average (73/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 16%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $355, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.287% avg pipe failure probability
45.3% 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: $355
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,171 housing units in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Cherokee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherokee County Water Authority | 11,013 | 1 |
| 2 | Centre Water & Sewer Board | 7,050 | 1 |
| 3 | Cedar Bluff Utilities Board | 4,875 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Cherokee County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Cherokee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35959 | Cedar Bluff | 83 | B | 0 | $193K |
| 2 | 35960 | Centre | 76 | B | 1 | $176K |
| 3 | 35973 | Gaylesville | 63 | C | 0 | $99K |
| 4 | 36275 | Spring Garden | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cherokee County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Cherokee County in Alabama covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
1 of 4 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.