Lawrence County, Alabama
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Lawrence County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Water systems across Lawrence County's 4 ZIP codes produce average compliance results overall - pockets with documented violations exist, and the variation between areas makes ZIP-level lookup the most useful tool for residents here.
How Lawrence County Compares
How Lawrence County Compares
Lawrence County scores 10 points below the Alabama state average (72/100) and 11 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 15.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $640, driven primarily by flood
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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $640
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,308 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 serving Lawrence County
5 community water systems serving Lawrence County.
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- C
- C
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Systems with the most violations in Lawrence County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
- C
All ZIP Codes in Lawrence County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Lawrence County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35618 | Courtland | 65 | C | 5 | $106K |
| 2 | 35650 | Moulton | 61 | C | 18 | $176K |
| 3 | 35643 | Hillsboro | 60 | C | 21 | $113K |
| 4 | 35651 | Mount Hope | — | — | $185K |
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 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 4 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100) across 3 scored records.
3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.