Covington County, Alabama
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Covington County's 10 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Covington County Compares
How Covington County Compares
Covington County scores 16 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Covington County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 16.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,721, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.353% avg pipe failure probability, 11% of ZIPs at high risk
61.4% 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: $1,721
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
18,649 housing units in Covington 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 Covington County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andalusia, Utilities Board of | 15,252 | 8 |
| 2 | Covington County Water Authority | 13,224 | 8 |
| 3 | Heath Water System | 450 | 8 |
| 4 | Sanford Water System | 498 | 8 |
| 5 | RIVER FALLS, TOWN OF | 1,035 | 2 |
10 total water systems serve Covington County.
All ZIP Codes in Covington County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Covington County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36038 | Gantt | 99 | A | 0 | $131K |
| 2 | 36455 | Lockhart | 99 | A | 0 | $73K |
| 3 | 36476 | River Falls | 97 | A | 2 | — |
| 4 | 36442 | Florala | 95 | A | 0 | $120K |
| 5 | 36474 | Red Level | 94 | A | 2 | $105K |
| 6 | 36467 | Opp | 93 | A | 1 | $120K |
| 7 | 36420 | Andalusia | 88 | A | 4 | $164K |
| 8 | 36421 | Andalusia | 88 | A | 4 | $156K |
| 9 | 36429 | Brooklyn | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 10 | 36483 | Wing | 66 | C | 0 | $144K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Covington County, Alabama
Overview
Covington County in Alabama covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).
5 of 10 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)
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