Elmore County, Alabama
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Although county size varies, Elmore County's 11 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Elmore County Compares
How Elmore County Compares
Elmore County scores 1 points below the Alabama state average (73/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Elmore County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 13.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $488, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.275% avg pipe failure probability
42% 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: $488
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
39,270 housing units in Elmore 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 Elmore County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Elmore 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 Elmore 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 Elmore County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmore Water & Sewer Authority | 13,680 | 15 |
| 2 | PRATTVILLE, THE WW BOARD OF THE CITY OF | 46,614 | 15 |
| 3 | Marbury Water System, Inc. | 8,670 | 15 |
| 4 | Millbrook Utilities | 5,451 | 15 |
| 5 | TRI COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM | 11,832 | 9 |
16 total water systems serve Elmore County.
All ZIP Codes in Elmore County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Elmore County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36025 | Elmore | 83 | B | 0 | $167K |
| 2 | 36093 | Wetumpka | 83 | B | 0 | $290K |
| 3 | 36078 | Tallassee | 81 | B | 4 | $175K |
| 4 | 36024 | Eclectic | 80 | B | 4 | $229K |
| 5 | 36022 | Deatsville | 79 | B | 6 (1 health) | $235K |
| 6 | 36092 | Wetumpka | 78 | B | 0 | $190K |
| 7 | 36054 | Millbrook | 71 | B | 9 | $173K |
| 8 | 36020 | Coosada | 63 | C | 0 | $184K |
| 9 | 36075 | Shorter | 63 | C | 0 | $112K |
| 10 | 36080 | Titus | 63 | C | 0 | $210K |
| 11 | 36045 | Kent | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Elmore County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- 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 Elmore County, Alabama
Overview
Elmore County in Alabama covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
4 of 11 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)
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