Fayette County, Alabama
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Monitoring figures for Fayette County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 2 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Fayette County Compares
How Fayette County Compares
Fayette County scores 5 points below the Alabama state average (73/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 16.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $165, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.285% avg pipe failure probability
49.5% 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: $165
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
479 housing units in Fayette 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 Fayette County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fayette 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 Fayette County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Fayette County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BERRY, TOWN OF | 4,887 | 0 |
| 2 | Fayette Water Works Board | 8,142 | 0 |
| 3 | Fayette Company Water Coord. & F. P. A. | 4,386 | 0 |
| 4 | Belk Water System | 894 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Fayette County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Fayette County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35545 | Belk | 83 | B | 0 | $110K |
| 2 | 35542 | Bankston | 53 | D | 0 | $94K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Fayette County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Overview
Fayette County in Alabama covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Fayette County.
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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.