Cleburne County, Alabama
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Cleburne County, safety data across 5 ZIP codes suggests a fair but uneven system — violations are present and worth checking at the ZIP level.
How Cleburne County Compares
How Cleburne County Compares
Cleburne County scores 18 points below the Alabama state average (73/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cleburne County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.3 (asthma 10%, diabetes 14.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $378, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.256% avg pipe failure probability
46.3% 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: $378
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,594 housing units in Cleburne 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 Cleburne County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cleburne 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 Cleburne County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Cleburne County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edwardsville Water & Fire Pro Authority | 585 | 4 |
| 2 | Ranburne Water & Sewer Department | 2,010 | 1 |
| 3 | Heflin Water Works | 4,287 | 0 |
| 4 | Cleburne County Water Authority | 8,307 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Cleburne County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Cleburne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36264 | Heflin | 66 | C | 0 | $156K |
| 2 | 36273 | Ranburne | 66 | C | 1 | $182K |
| 3 | 36261 | Edwardsville | 64 | C | 4 | — |
| 4 | 36262 | Fruithurst | 40 | D | 0 | $150K |
| 5 | 36269 | Muscadine | 40 | D | 0 | $126K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cleburne County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- 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 Cleburne County, Alabama
Overview
Cleburne County in Alabama covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).
2 of 5 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.