Geneva County, Alabama
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 8 ZIP codes in Geneva County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Geneva County Compares
How Geneva County Compares
Geneva County scores 10 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Geneva County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.5 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 16.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,021, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.289% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
45.9% 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: $4,021
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,388 housing units in Geneva 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 Geneva County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Geneva 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 Geneva 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 Geneva County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HARTFORD WATER WORKS | 4,140 | 8 |
| 2 | Slocomb Water Works and Sewer Board | 3,660 | 6 |
| 3 | Malvern Water Department | 1,668 | 3 |
| 4 | Black Water Works | 375 | 2 |
| 5 | GENEVA WATER WORKS | 9,600 | 2 |
6 total water systems serve Geneva County.
All ZIP Codes in Geneva County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Geneva County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36349 | Malvern | 98 | A | 3 | — |
| 2 | 36314 | Black | 97 | A | 2 | — |
| 3 | 36477 | Samson | 90 | A | 0 | $99K |
| 4 | 36340 | Geneva | 83 | B | 2 | $110K |
| 5 | 36344 | Hartford | 83 | B | 6 | $159K |
| 6 | 36316 | Chancellor | 73 | B | 0 | $187K |
| 7 | 36318 | Coffee Springs | 73 | B | 0 | $127K |
| 8 | 36313 | Bellwood | 66 | C | 0 | — |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Geneva County, Alabama
Overview
Geneva County in Alabama covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
4 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.