Monroe County, Alabama
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Monroe County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 16 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.
How Monroe County Compares
How Monroe County Compares
Monroe County scores 11 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Monroe County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.2 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 19.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,310, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.29% avg pipe failure probability
53.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Monroe County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $3,310
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,371 housing units in Monroe 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 Monroe County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excel, Town of | 3,600 | 6 |
| 2 | SOUTHWEST ALABAMA WATER AUTHORITY | 5,196 | 2 |
| 3 | Mexia Water System, Inc. | 2,550 | 2 |
| 4 | Uriah Water System Inc. | 3,420 | 2 |
| 5 | Beatrice, Town of | 1,485 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Monroe County.
All ZIP Codes in Monroe County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Monroe County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36445 | Frisco City | 99 | A | 0 | $108K |
| 2 | 36462 | Monroeville | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 3 | 36439 | Excel | 98 | A | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 4 | 36471 | Peterman | 98 | A | 2 | $58K |
| 5 | 36458 | Mexia | 95 | A | 2 | — |
| 6 | 36460 | Monroeville | 95 | A | 0 | $120K |
| 7 | 36461 | Monroeville | 95 | A | 0 | — |
| 8 | 36425 | Beatrice | 93 | A | 0 | $82K |
| 9 | 36480 | Uriah | 88 | A | 2 | $154K |
| 10 | 36444 | Franklin | 73 | B | 0 | $98K |
| 11 | 36481 | Vredenburgh | 73 | B | 0 | $136K |
| 12 | 36540 | Gainestown | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 13 | 36550 | Little River | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 14 | 36449 | Goodway | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 15 | 36457 | Megargel | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 16 | 36470 | Perdue Hill | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Monroe County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53.6% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Monroe County, Alabama
Overview
Monroe County in Alabama covers 16 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).
4 of 16 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.