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
How Henry County Compares
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
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.
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
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: $2,172
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
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
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
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 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Henry County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.5% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Henry County, Alabama
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.