Clay County, Alabama
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Clay County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Monitoring figures for Clay County indicate average water quality overall - some ZIP codes among the 6 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Clay County Compares
How Clay County Compares
Clay County scores 5 points below the Alabama state average (72/100) and 6 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Clay County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 16.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $447, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
57.8% 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
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: $447
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,170 housing units in Clay 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 Clay County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clay 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 Clay County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Clay County
5 community water systems serving Clay County.
- C
Systems with the most violations in Clay County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
All ZIP Codes in Clay County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Clay County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36251 | Ashland | 67 | C | 0 | $158K |
| 2 | 35082 | Hollins | — | — | — | |
| 3 | 36255 | Cragford | — | — | $141K | |
| 4 | 36258 | Delta | — | — | 0 | $102K |
| 5 | 36266 | Lineville | — | — | 5 | $185K |
| 6 | 36267 | Millerville | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clay County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Clay County in Alabama covers 6 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 1 scored records.
1 of 3 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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.