Sumter County, Alabama
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 7 ZIP codes in Sumter County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Sumter County Compares
How Sumter County Compares
Sumter County scores 3 points below the Alabama state average (73/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.8 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 19.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $604, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.329% avg pipe failure probability
62.9% 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: $604
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,829 housing units in Sumter 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 Sumter County
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Sumter County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Livingston Water Works | 4,680 | 3 |
| 2 | SUMTER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | 10,983 | 3 |
| 3 | Carrollton, Town of | 1,305 | 2 |
| 4 | City of Aliceville, Water & Sb of the | 5,655 | 2 |
| 5 | YORK WATER SYSTEM/CITY OF YORK | 3,435 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Sumter County.
All ZIP Codes in Sumter County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Sumter County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36907 | Cuba | 83 | B | 0 | $85K |
| 2 | 35470 | Livingston | 82 | B | 3 | $154K |
| 3 | 35442 | Aliceville | 81 | B | 2 | $122K |
| 4 | 36925 | York | 75 | B | 0 | $73K |
| 5 | 36901 | Bellamy | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 35459 | Emelle | 53 | D | 0 | $66K |
| 7 | 35460 | Epes | 53 | D | 0 | $56K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sumter County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62.9% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Sumter County, Alabama
Overview
Sumter County in Alabama covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
2 of 7 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.