COUNTY REPORT AL

Sumter County, Alabama

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Sumter County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Across all 8 ZIP codes in Sumter County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Sumter County Compares

Sumter County83/100
Alabama avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Sumter County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Sumter County scores 11 points above the Alabama state average (72/100) and 10 points above the national average (73/100).

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

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 35442 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 36925 (83/100)
$79K
Median Home Value
$1,525
Avg Remediation (194% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sumter 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: 16.8 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 19.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $738, driven primarily by flood

66% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 47.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
66%
Pre-1978 Housing
43/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
63%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $738

Flood $333/yr
Energy Code Gap $225/yr
Water / Lead $131/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,879 housing units in Sumter County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 15%

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 Sumter County

$79K
Median Home Value
$1,525
Est. Remediation Cost
1.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sumter 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 Sumter County residents

Asthma 11.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 47.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Sumter County

3 community water systems serving Sumter County.

All ZIP Codes in Sumter County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Sumter County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 35442 Aliceville 83 B 0 $122K
2 35459 Emelle 83 B 0 $66K
3 35460 Epes 83 B 0 $56K
4 35470 Livingston 83 B 0 $154K
5 36907 Cuba 83 B 0 $85K
6 36925 York 83 B 0 $73K
7 35477 Panola
8 36901 Bellamy

Recommended Buyer Guides for Sumter County

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Overview

Sumter County in Alabama covers 8 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 6 scored records.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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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 Sumter County?
Sumter County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Sumter County?
Sumter County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sumter County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sumter County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $738 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sumter County?
The median home build year in Sumter County is 1976. 66% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sumter County compare to Alabama?
Sumter County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Alabama state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sumter County, AL Home Safety: 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/sumter/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sumter County, AL Home Safety: 83/100}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/sumter/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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