Hale County, Alabama
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Hale County's 5 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.
How Hale County Compares
How Hale County Compares
Hale 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hale County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 18.1 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 21.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $942, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.284% avg pipe failure probability
46.8% 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: $942
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,875 housing units in Hale 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 Hale County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hale 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 Hale 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 Hale County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Greensboro, Utilities Bd of the | 4,500 | 4 |
| 2 | Hale County Water Authority, the | 9,540 | 4 |
| 3 | Akron Water Department, Town of | 513 | 1 |
| 4 | Moundville (city Of) | 4,404 | 1 |
| 5 | Mitchell Water System Inc. | 8,730 | 1 |
7 total water systems serve Hale County.
All ZIP Codes in Hale County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Hale County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35474 | Moundville | 76 | B | 1 | $188K |
| 2 | 35441 | Akron | 73 | B | 1 | $78K |
| 3 | 36744 | Greensboro | 73 | B | 4 | $151K |
| 4 | 36776 | Sawyerville | 63 | C | 0 | $47K |
| 5 | 35469 | Knoxville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hale County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- 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 Hale County, Alabama
Overview
Hale County in Alabama covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
3 of 5 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.