Lowndes County, Alabama
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Lowndes County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 4 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.
How Lowndes County Compares
How Lowndes County Compares
Lowndes County scores 0 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 19.4 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 24.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $403, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.305% avg pipe failure probability
45% 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: $403
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,811 housing units in Lowndes 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 Lowndes County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lowndes 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 Lowndes 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 Lowndes County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mosses Water & Fire Pro Authority | 1,704 | 6 |
| 2 | Lowndes County Water System | 3,675 | 6 |
| 3 | Hayneville (town Of) | 2,868 | 6 |
| 4 | White Hall Water Board | 1,200 | 4 |
| 5 | Lowndesboro Water System | 1,128 | 4 |
7 total water systems serve Lowndes County.
All ZIP Codes in Lowndes County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Lowndes County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36032 | Fort Deposit | 83 | B | 0 | $75K |
| 2 | 36752 | Lowndesboro | 78 | B | 4 | $137K |
| 3 | 36040 | Hayneville | 77 | B | 6 | $68K |
| 4 | 36047 | Letohatchee | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lowndes County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Lowndes County in Alabama covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
2 of 4 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.