COUNTY REPORT AL

Morgan County, Alabama

13 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Morgan County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Within Morgan County, 13 tracked ZIP codes add up to a middle-tier grade, with water records that should be checked system by system.

How Morgan County Compares

Morgan County61/100
Alabama avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Morgan County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

Morgan County scores 11 points below the Alabama state average (72/100) and 12 points below the national average (73/100).

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

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 35670 (64/100)
Lowest ZIP: 35640 (59/100)
$175K
Median Home Value
$544
Avg Remediation (0.31% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Morgan County, Alabama

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

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 14.7%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $710, largest modeled factor: Flood

44% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1990
Median Build Year
44%
Pre-1980 Housing
32/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
8%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $710

Flood $760/yr
Energy Code Gap $108/yr
Water / Lead $55/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

56,036 housing units in Morgan County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 31%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 21%

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 Morgan County

$175K
Median Home Value
$544
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Morgan County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Morgan County residents

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Morgan County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Morgan County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

13 water systems mapped to Morgan County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Morgan County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Morgan County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Morgan County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 35670 Somerville 64 C 4 (1 health) $165K
2 35775 Valhermoso Springs 64 C 4 (1 health) $74K
3 35621 Eva 63 C 8 $186K
4 35601 Decatur 61 C 16 $148K
5 35603 Decatur 61 C 16 $236K
6 35619 Danville 61 C 18 $150K
7 35673 Trinity 61 C 18 $191K
8 35754 Laceys Spring 61 C 12 (1 health) $175K
9 35622 Falkville 59 C 19 $174K
10 35640 Hartselle 59 C 22 $197K
11 35602 Decatur — — —
12 35609 Decatur — — —
13 35699 Decatur — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Morgan County

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Overview

Morgan County in Alabama covers 13 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100) across 10 scored records.

10 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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

Is water safe in Morgan County?
Morgan County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Morgan County?
We map 13 public water systems to 13 ZIP codes in our data for Morgan County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Morgan County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Morgan County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $710 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Morgan County?
The median home build year in Morgan County is 1990. 44% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Morgan County compare to Alabama?
Morgan County has an average Home Safety Score of 61/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Alabama state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Morgan County, AL: HSS 61/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/morgan/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-alabama-morgan,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Morgan County, AL: HSS 61/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/morgan/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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