Montgomery County, Alabama
41 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Throughout Montgomery County, the 41 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Montgomery County Compares
How Montgomery County Compares
Montgomery County scores 6 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Montgomery County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 16.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $537, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.26% avg pipe failure probability, 12% of ZIPs at high risk
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: $537
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 Montgomery County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pintlala Water System, Inc. | 5,343 | 4 |
| 2 | MONTGOMERY (WW&SSB OF THE CITY OF) | 276,000 | 4 |
| 3 | PINE LEVEL WATER AUTHORITY | 2,700 | 1 |
| 4 | Sellers Station Water System, Inc. | 1,644 | 0 |
| 5 | Ramer Water Company, Inc. | 1,398 | 0 |
9 total water systems serve Montgomery County.
All ZIP Codes in Montgomery County
41 ZIP codes tracked in Montgomery County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36046 | Lapine | 83 | B | 0 | $111K |
| 2 | 36065 | Pine Level | 83 | B | 1 | — |
| 3 | 36069 | Ramer | 83 | B | 0 | $95K |
| 4 | 36101 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 5 | 36102 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 6 | 36103 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 7 | 36107 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | $70K |
| 8 | 36112 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 9 | 36113 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 10 | 36114 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 11 | 36115 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 12 | 36118 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 13 | 36119 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 14 | 36120 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 15 | 36121 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 16 | 36123 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 17 | 36124 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 18 | 36125 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 19 | 36130 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 20 | 36131 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 21 | 36132 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 22 | 36133 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 23 | 36134 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 24 | 36135 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 25 | 36140 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 26 | 36141 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 27 | 36142 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 28 | 36177 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 29 | 36191 | Montgomery | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 30 | 36043 | Hope Hull | 80 | B | 4 | $179K |
| 31 | 36104 | Montgomery | 77 | B | 0 | $121K |
| 32 | 36105 | Montgomery | 77 | B | 0 | $80K |
| 33 | 36106 | Montgomery | 77 | B | 0 | $207K |
| 34 | 36108 | Montgomery | 77 | B | 0 | $74K |
| 35 | 36109 | Montgomery | 77 | B | 0 | $135K |
| 36 | 36110 | Montgomery | 77 | B | 0 | $81K |
| 37 | 36111 | Montgomery | 72 | B | 0 | $152K |
| 38 | 36116 | Montgomery | 72 | B | 0 | $137K |
| 39 | 36117 | Montgomery | 72 | B | 0 | $226K |
| 40 | 36052 | Mathews | 63 | C | 0 | $549K |
| 41 | 36036 | Grady | 53 | D | 0 | $143K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Montgomery 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.
- 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 Montgomery County, Alabama
Overview
Montgomery County in Alabama covers 41 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
2 of 41 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.