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Elmore County, Alabama

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Elmore County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Although county size varies, Elmore County's 10 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Elmore County Compares

Elmore County70/100
Alabama avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Elmore County Compares

B
County Grade
70/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

Elmore County scores 2 points below the Alabama state average (72/100) and 3 points below the national average (73/100).

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

B
County Grade
70
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 36020 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 36022 (57/100)
$190K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Avg Remediation (105% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14 (asthma 10%, diabetes 13%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $535, driven primarily by flood

40.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
40.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
32/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
11%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $535

Flood $378/yr
Energy Code Gap $100/yr
Water Infrastructure $60/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

38,468 housing units in Elmore County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 39%

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

$190K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Elmore County

8 community water systems serving Elmore County.

Show all 8 water systems

13 total water systems serve Elmore County.

Systems with the most violations in Elmore County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Elmore County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Elmore County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 36020 Coosada 83 B 0 $184K
2 36080 Titus 83 B 0 $210K
3 36093 Wetumpka 83 B 0 $290K
4 36025 Elmore 77 B 17 $167K
5 36024 Eclectic 64 C 8 $229K
6 36078 Tallassee 61 C 16 $175K
7 36092 Wetumpka 61 C 19 (3 health) $190K
8 36054 Millbrook 60 C 46 $173K
9 36022 Deatsville 57 C 57 (3 health) $235K
10 36045 Kent

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Overview

Elmore County in Alabama covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100) across 9 scored records.

6 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 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

Is water safe in Elmore County?
Elmore County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 10 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Elmore County?
Elmore County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Elmore County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Elmore County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $535 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Elmore County?
The median home build year in Elmore County is 1995. 40.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Elmore County compare to Alabama?
Elmore County has an average Home Safety Score of 70/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Alabama state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Elmore County, AL: HSS 70/100; 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/elmore/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-alabama-elmore,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Elmore County, AL: HSS 70/100; 3 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/elmore/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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