Dale County, Alabama
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Dale County's 8 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Dale County Compares
How Dale County Compares
Dale County scores 13 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Dale 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 15.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,459, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.316% avg pipe failure probability
55.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Dale County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $3,459
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
23,813 housing units in Dale 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 Dale County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dale 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 Dale 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 Dale County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newton, the Ww and Sb of the Town of | 2,466 | 11 |
| 2 | Ozark Utilities Board | 19,965 | 10 |
| 3 | Dale County Water Authority | 7,779 | 10 |
| 4 | City of Daleville, the Wwsb of the | 10,014 | 7 |
| 5 | Level Plains, Town of | 3,819 | 7 |
11 total water systems serve Dale County.
All ZIP Codes in Dale County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Dale County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36371 | Pinckard | 99 | A | 1 | $120K |
| 2 | 36350 | Midland City | 93 | A | 2 | $169K |
| 3 | 36010 | Brundidge | 91 | A | 3 (1 health) | $108K |
| 4 | 36361 | Ozark | 90 | A | 5 | — |
| 5 | 36360 | Ozark | 85 | A | 5 | $138K |
| 6 | 36322 | Daleville | 79 | B | 7 | $115K |
| 7 | 36352 | Newton | 79 | B | 1 | $200K |
| 8 | 36362 | Fort Rucker | 73 | B | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dale County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.4% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Dale County, Alabama
Overview
Dale County in Alabama covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).
7 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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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.