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Sumter County, Alabama

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

ZipCheckup grade for Sumter County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

In Sumter County, where this site follows 8 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.

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

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 35442 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 36925 (83/100)
$79K
Median 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%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $494, largest modeled factor: Flood

52% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

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
52%
Pre-1980 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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $494

Flood $333/yr
Energy Code Gap $225/yr
Water / Lead $25/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).

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 mapped to Sumter County ZIP codes

3 community water systems mapped to Sumter County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the 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

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

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 an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (8 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Sumter County?
We map 3 public water systems to 8 ZIP codes in our data for Sumter County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sumter County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Sumter County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $494 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Sumter County?
The median home build year in Sumter County is 1976. 52% 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 Sumter County compare to Alabama?
Sumter County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or 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
@misc{zipcheckup-county-alabama-sumter,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sumter County, AL Home Safety: 83/100}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/sumter/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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