COUNTY REPORT AL

Marion County, Alabama

7 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored
7
ZIP Codes
$116K
Median Home Value
$1,157
Avg Remediation (99% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Marion County, Alabama

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 15.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $607, driven primarily by flood

56.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Marion County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
6 (6 health)
2023
18 (18 health)
2024
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 18 violations. Past 5 years: 28 total (28 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
56.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
71%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $607

Flood $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $193/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

13,010 housing units in Marion County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 35%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 16%

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 Marion County

$116K
Median Home Value
$1,157
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Marion 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 Marion County residents

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Marion County

8 community water systems serving Marion County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Marion County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Marion County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Marion County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 35543 Bear Creek 23 (4 health) $128K
2 35548 Brilliant 41 (5 health) $65K
3 35559 Glen Allen
4 35563 Guin 37 (4 health) $112K
5 35564 Hackleburg 16 (5 health) $92K
6 35570 Hamilton 31 (5 health) $121K
7 35594 Winfield 26 (5 health) $144K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Marion County

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Overview

Marion County in Alabama covers 7 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Marion County?
Marion County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Marion County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Marion County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $607 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Marion County?
The median home build year in Marion County is 1978. 56.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Marion County, Alabama Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/marion/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Marion County, Alabama Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/marion/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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