Perry County, Alabama
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent water monitoring in Perry County shows 3 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Perry County Compares
How Perry County Compares
Perry County scores 1 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 19.1 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 23%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $307, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.347% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
54.3% 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: $307
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,936 housing units in Perry 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 Perry County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Perry 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 Perry County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Perry County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNIONTOWN,THE WW & SB OF THE CITY OF | 3,441 | 6 |
| 2 | City of Marion Water & Sewer Board, | 4,188 | 5 |
| 3 | Perry County Water Authority | 2,850 | 5 |
| 4 | City of Greensboro, Utilities Bd of the | 4,500 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Perry County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Perry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36786 | Uniontown | 81 | B | 1 | $64K |
| 2 | 36756 | Marion | 78 | B | 5 | $98K |
| 3 | 36765 | Newbern | 63 | C | 0 | $79K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Perry County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54.3% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Perry County in Alabama covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).
2 of 3 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.