Chilton County, Alabama
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Chilton County — 6 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Chilton County Compares
How Chilton County Compares
Chilton County scores 3 points below the Alabama state average (73/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Chilton County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.5 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 15.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $317, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.293% avg pipe failure probability
48.3% 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: $317
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,576 housing units in Chilton 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 Chilton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Chilton 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 Chilton 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 Chilton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clanton Water Department | 13,500 | 2 |
| 2 | Jemison Water Works | 4,365 | 2 |
| 3 | Thorsby Water Works Board | 3,579 | 2 |
| 4 | Chilton Water Authority | 27,681 | 0 |
| 5 | Calera Water Works | 26,982 | 0 |
8 total water systems serve Chilton County.
All ZIP Codes in Chilton County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Chilton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35171 | Thorsby | 83 | B | 0 | $191K |
| 2 | 36750 | Maplesville | 83 | B | 0 | $135K |
| 3 | 35045 | Clanton | 73 | B | 2 | $164K |
| 4 | 35085 | Jemison | 72 | B | 0 | $122K |
| 5 | 36758 | Plantersville | 53 | D | 0 | $86K |
| 6 | 36790 | Stanton | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Chilton County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Chilton County, Alabama
Overview
Chilton County in Alabama covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
1 of 6 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.