Lamar County, Alabama
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Lamar County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 6 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.
How Lamar County Compares
How Lamar County Compares
Lamar County scores 4 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lamar County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.7 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 16.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $557, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.353% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk
64.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Lamar County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $557
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,312 housing units in Lamar 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 Lamar County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MILLPORT (TOWN OF) | 1,410 | 3 |
| 2 | Hamilton Water and Wastewater Department | 10,500 | 3 |
| 3 | Marion County Public Water Authority | 3,660 | 3 |
| 4 | Detroit Water Works | 435 | 3 |
| 5 | Reform Water & Sewer Board | 2,376 | 3 |
12 total water systems serve Lamar County.
All ZIP Codes in Lamar County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Lamar County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35574 | Kennedy | 83 | B | 0 | $99K |
| 2 | 35592 | Vernon | 83 | B | 1 | $127K |
| 3 | 35576 | Millport | 82 | B | 3 | $117K |
| 4 | 35586 | Sulligent | 81 | B | 1 | $102K |
| 5 | 35552 | Detroit | 79 | B | 3 | $90K |
| 6 | 35461 | Ethelsville | 53 | D | 0 | $179K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lamar County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64.8% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lamar County, Alabama
Overview
Lamar County in Alabama covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
4 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.