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DeKalb County, Alabama

16 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 16 tracked ZIP records scored

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

Unavailable
0 of 16 tracked ZIP records scored
16
ZIP Codes
$126K
Median Home Value
$673
Avg Remediation (0.53% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 15.7%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $385, largest modeled factor: Flood

42% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.6% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
42%
Pre-1980 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
31%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $385

Flood $378/yr
Energy Code Gap $135/yr
Water / Lead $19/yr

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

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 21%

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

$126K
Median Home Value
$673
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in DeKalb County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to DeKalb County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to DeKalb County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

15 water systems mapped to DeKalb County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in DeKalb County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

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

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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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve DeKalb County?
We map 15 public water systems to 16 ZIP codes in our data for DeKalb County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in DeKalb County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in DeKalb County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $385 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in DeKalb County?
The median home build year in DeKalb County is 1986. 42% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). DeKalb County, Alabama Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/dekalb/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-alabama-dekalb,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{DeKalb County, Alabama Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/dekalb/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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