DeKalb County, Alabama
16 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 16 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated
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: DeKalb County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 15.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $563, driven primarily by flood
51.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across DeKalb County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 14 violations. Past 5 years: 24 total (24 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
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: $563
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
37,831 housing units in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving DeKalb County
8 community water systems serving DeKalb County.
Show all 8 water systems
15 total water systems serve DeKalb County.
Systems with the most violations in DeKalb County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
All ZIP Codes in DeKalb County
16 ZIP codes tracked in DeKalb County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35765 | Pisgah | — | — | 17 | $150K |
| 2 | 35951 | Albertville | — | — | 30 | $147K |
| 3 | 35961 | Collinsville | — | — | 17 | $89K |
| 4 | 35962 | Crossville | — | — | 26 | $130K |
| 5 | 35963 | Dawson | — | — | 17 | $108K |
| 6 | 35967 | Fort Payne | — | — | 0 | $156K |
| 7 | 35968 | Fort Payne | — | — | 31 | $117K |
| 8 | 35971 | Fyffe | — | — | 31 | $119K |
| 9 | 35974 | Geraldine | — | — | 17 | $163K |
| 10 | 35975 | Groveoak | — | — | 17 | $182K |
| 11 | 35978 | Henagar | — | — | 47 (14 health) | $124K |
| 12 | 35981 | Ider | — | — | 16 (14 health) | $101K |
| 13 | 35984 | Mentone | — | — | 0 | $108K |
| 14 | 35986 | Rainsville | — | — | 31 | $208K |
| 15 | 35988 | Sylvania | — | — | 31 | $129K |
| 16 | 35989 | Valley Head | — | — | 17 | $90K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for DeKalb County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for DeKalb County, Alabama
Overview
DeKalb County in Alabama covers 16 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.
14 of 16 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 14 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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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.