Lawrence County, Alabama
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 54/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Poor compliance rates put Lawrence County in the bottom safety tier — 3 ZIP codes, below the state average.
How Lawrence County Compares
How Lawrence County Compares
Lawrence County scores 19 points below the Alabama state average (73/100) and 14 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 15.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $657, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.277% avg pipe failure probability
50.7% 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: $657
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,196 housing units in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MOULTON WATER WORKS BOARD | 9,216 | 2 |
| 2 | West Morgan-east Lawrence W&s Authority | 30,000 | 2 |
| 3 | TRINITY WATER WORKS SYSTEM | 2,844 | 2 |
| 4 | TOWN CREEK WATER SYSTEM | 1,527 | 0 |
| 5 | Ne Morgan Company Water and Sewer Authority | 25,854 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Lawrence County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Lawrence County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35650 | Moulton | 64 | C | 2 | $176K |
| 2 | 35619 | Danville | 53 | D | 0 | $150K |
| 3 | 35618 | Courtland | 45 | D | 0 | $106K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lawrence County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Lawrence County in Alabama covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (54/100).
1 of 3 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.
What You Can Do
Lawrence County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
50.7% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.