Randolph County, Alabama
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 5 ZIP codes in Randolph County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Randolph County Compares
How Randolph County Compares
Randolph County scores 2 points below the Alabama state average (73/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Randolph County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.8 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 16.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $196, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.286% avg pipe failure probability
47.4% 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: $196
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,687 housing units in Randolph 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 Randolph County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Randolph 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 Randolph 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 Randolph County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randolph County Water & Sewer Authority | 10,290 | 2 |
| 2 | Wedowee Water, Sewer, & Gas Board | 7,782 | 2 |
| 3 | City of Roanoke, the Util. Bd. of the | 7,575 | 1 |
| 4 | EAST ALABAMA WATER & FIRE PRO DISTRICT | 17,532 | 1 |
| 5 | WOODLAND WATER BOARD | 1,527 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Randolph County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Randolph County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36278 | Wedowee | 83 | B | 1 | $252K |
| 2 | 36280 | Woodland | 83 | B | 0 | $223K |
| 3 | 36274 | Roanoke | 81 | B | 1 | $121K |
| 4 | 36263 | Graham | 53 | D | 0 | $121K |
| 5 | 36855 | Five Points | 53 | D | 0 | $177K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Randolph County
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Randolph County, Alabama
Overview
Randolph County in Alabama covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
2 of 5 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.