COUNTY REPORT AL

Henry County, Alabama

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

The 6 water systems serving Henry County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.

How Henry County Compares

Henry County88/100
Alabama avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Henry County Compares

A
County Grade
88/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Henry County scores 15 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 20 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
88
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 36353 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 36317 (66/100)
$123K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Avg Remediation (162% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Henry 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: 16.2 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 16.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,172, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.345% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk

57.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.3% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
57.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
Pipe Failure Probability
17%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,172

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $367/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

10,480 housing units in Henry County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 20%

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 Henry County

$123K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Est. Remediation Cost
1.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Henry 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 Henry County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Henry County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Henry County Water Authority 11,625 10
2 Wills Cross Roads Water System 540 10
3 Kinsey Water System 2,010 8
4 Abbeville Water Works & Sewer Board 3,933 7
5 Columbia Water Works 1,179 5

10 total water systems serve Henry County.

All ZIP Codes in Henry County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Henry County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 36353 Newville 98 A 2 $98K
2 36373 Shorterville 96 A 3
3 36345 Headland 94 A 3 $180K
4 36310 Abbeville 90 A 7 $123K
5 36319 Columbia 85 A 5 $166K
6 36317 Clopton 66 C 0 $110K

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Overview

Henry County in Alabama covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).

5 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Henry County?
Henry County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Henry County?
Henry County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Henry County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Henry County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,172 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Henry County?
The median home build year in Henry County is 1988. 57.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Henry County compare to Alabama?
Henry County has an average water safety score of 88/100, which is above the Alabama state average of 73/100.

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