Escambia County, Alabama
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 8 ZIP codes, Escambia County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Escambia County Compares
How Escambia County Compares
Escambia County scores 13 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Escambia County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.9 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 17.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,144, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.309% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
59% 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: $3,144
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,343 housing units in Escambia 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 Escambia County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Escambia 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 Escambia 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 Escambia County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escambia Community Utilities Llc | 1,500 | 43 |
| 2 | West Escambia Utilities Inc. | 12,060 | 39 |
| 3 | Freemanville Water System | 3,414 | 39 |
| 4 | Flomaton Water Works | 2,409 | 21 |
| 5 | Brewton Water Works | 11,430 | 16 |
8 total water systems serve Escambia County.
All ZIP Codes in Escambia County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Escambia County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36543 | Huxford | 97 | A | 4 | — |
| 2 | 36441 | Flomaton | 95 | A | 0 | $119K |
| 3 | 36503 | Atmore | 93 | A | 13 | — |
| 4 | 36504 | Atmore | 89 | A | 13 | — |
| 5 | 36427 | Brewton | 87 | A | 8 | — |
| 6 | 36502 | Atmore | 79 | B | 13 | $129K |
| 7 | 36562 | Perdido | 73 | B | 0 | $143K |
| 8 | 36426 | Brewton | 72 | B | 8 | $125K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Escambia County, Alabama
Overview
Escambia County in Alabama covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).
6 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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)
Updated daily.