COUNTY REPORT AL

Elmore County, Alabama

Name: Home Safety Data for Elmore County, Alabama
Creator: ZipCheckup
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10 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Elmore County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Elmore County earns an A or B, the top two of ZipCheckup's five grades, based on the average composite Home Safety Score of its scored ZIP codes. That composite can draw on drinking water records, radon zones, PFAS monitoring and air quality data, so a strong grade summarizes several sources and is not a reading from anyone's tap. Scores also vary from one ZIP code to another, and the 10 ZIP reports listed for the county show where each one stands.

How Elmore County Compares

Elmore County70/100

Alabama avg72/100

National avg73/100

How Elmore County Compares

County Grade

70/100

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

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

County Grade

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Coosada

Best ZIP: 36020 (83/100)

Deatsville

Lowest ZIP: 36022 (57/100)

$190K

Median Home Value

$800

Avg Remediation (0.42% 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%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $445, largest modeled factor: Flood

30% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

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

30%

Pre-1980 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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $445

Flood $378/yr

Energy Code Gap $100/yr

Water / Lead $17/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

$800

Est. Remediation Cost

0.4%

of Home Value

Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Elmore 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 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 mapped to Elmore County ZIP codes

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

City of Montgomery Ww&ssb,
Serves ~276,000 people

C
City of Prattville, the Ww Board of the
Serves ~46,614 people 29 violations

C
Central Elmore Water & Sewer Authority
Serves ~39,798 people

B
Elmore Water & Sewer Authority
Serves ~13,680 people

C
Holtville Water System
Serves ~12,600 people 11 violations

C
Tri Community Water System
Serves ~11,832 people

C

Show all 8 water systems

City of Wetumpka, the Ww & Sb of the
Serves ~10,137 people

B
Marbury Water System, Inc.
Serves ~8,670 people

C

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

Systems with the most violations in Elmore County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

City of Prattville, the Ww Board of the
Serves ~46,614 people 29 violations

C
Millbrook Utilities
Serves ~5,451 people 17 violations

C
Holtville Water System
Serves ~12,600 people 11 violations

C
Tallassee Water Works
Serves ~7,512 people 8 violations

C
Eclectic, Water Works & Sewer Board
Serves ~5,094 people 8 violations

C

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	—	—		—

Recommended Buyer Guides for Elmore County

The mix of guides changes from county to county.

Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
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

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant trends, and enforcement actions across the county

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Lead Risk

Lead exposure scores, housing age analysis, and LCR testing trends

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Home Affordability

Remediation costs vs. home values, equity trap analysis by ZIP

$800 avg remediation

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history and recorded rated-zone context across the county, plus FEMA property-map guidance

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Elmore County?

Elmore County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (10 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.

How many water systems serve Elmore County?

We map 13 public water systems to 10 ZIP codes in our data for Elmore County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.

What is the biggest environmental risk in Elmore County?

In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Elmore County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $445 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.

How old are homes in Elmore County?

The median home build year in Elmore County is 1995. 30% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have 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.

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