Lee County, Alabama
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Lee County, all 12 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Lee County Compares
How Lee County Compares
Lee 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: Lee County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.9 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $269, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.218% avg pipe failure probability
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: $269
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Lee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EAST ALABAMA WATER & FIRE PRO DISTRICT | 17,532 | 6 |
| 2 | Beulah Utilities District | 10,389 | 6 |
| 3 | Auburn Water Works | 65,313 | 3 |
| 4 | City of Opelika, Ww Bd. of the | 45,621 | 2 |
| 5 | Loachapoka Water Authority | 13,503 | 2 |
9 total water systems serve Lee County.
All ZIP Codes in Lee County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Lee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36801 | Opelika | 83 | B | 0 | $211K |
| 2 | 36802 | Opelika | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 3 | 36803 | Opelika | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 4 | 36804 | Opelika | 83 | B | 0 | $178K |
| 5 | 36865 | Loachapoka | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 6 | 36831 | Auburn | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 7 | 36832 | Auburn | 81 | B | 1 | $223K |
| 8 | 36877 | Smiths Station | 81 | B | 2 | $196K |
| 9 | 36872 | Valley | 78 | B | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 10 | 36830 | Auburn | 76 | B | 1 | $347K |
| 11 | 36874 | Salem | 63 | C | 0 | $190K |
| 12 | 36849 | Auburn University | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lee County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lee County, Alabama
Overview
Lee County in Alabama covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
5 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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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.