COUNTY REPORT AL

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

Lawrence County62/100
Alabama avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Lawrence County Compares

C
County Grade
62/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

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:

C
County Grade
62
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 35618 (65/100)
Lowest ZIP: 35643 (60/100)
$144K
Median Home Value
$2,925
Avg Remediation (203% of home value)

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

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1992
Median Build Year
46.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
36/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
25%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Flood $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr
Water / Lead $75/yr

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

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 40%
2000+ 23%

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

$144K
Median Home Value
$2,925
Est. Remediation Cost
2.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

Systems with the most violations in Lawrence County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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.

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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Lawrence County?
Lawrence County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lawrence County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lawrence County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $640 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lawrence County?
The median home build year in Lawrence County is 1992. 46.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Lawrence County compare to Alabama?
Lawrence County has an average Home Safety Score of 62/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Alabama state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Lawrence County, AL: HSS 62/100; 21 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/lawrence/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lawrence County, AL: HSS 62/100; 21 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/lawrence/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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