Talladega County, Alabama
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 11 ZIP codes in Talladega County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Talladega County Compares
How Talladega County Compares
Talladega County scores 12 points below the Alabama state average (73/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Talladega County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 17%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,015, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.331% avg pipe failure probability, 18% of ZIPs at high risk
62.2% 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: $1,015
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
43,334 housing units in Talladega 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 Talladega County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Talladega 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 Talladega County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sycamore Water and Sewer Authority | 1,728 | 17 |
| 2 | City of Talladega Water and Sewer Board, | 20,250 | 14 |
| 3 | Water Works, Inc. | 594 | 14 |
| 4 | Talladega County Water Department | 4,713 | 14 |
| 5 | Waldo, Town of | 450 | 14 |
16 total water systems serve Talladega County.
All ZIP Codes in Talladega County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Talladega County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36268 | Munford | 70 | B | 0 | $85K |
| 2 | 35096 | Lincoln | 69 | C | 2 | $177K |
| 3 | 35149 | Sycamore | 66 | C | 1 | — |
| 4 | 35044 | Childersburg | 65 | C | 0 | $120K |
| 5 | 35150 | Sylacauga | 65 | C | 0 | $136K |
| 6 | 35161 | Talladega | 65 | C | 7 (1 health) | — |
| 7 | 35160 | Talladega | 64 | C | 7 (1 health) | $129K |
| 8 | 35014 | Alpine | 63 | C | 9 | $119K |
| 9 | 36203 | Oxford | 61 | C | 5 (1 health) | $166K |
| 10 | 35032 | Bon Air | 40 | D | 0 | $75K |
| 11 | 36260 | Eastaboga | 40 | D | 0 | $153K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Talladega County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- 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 Talladega County, Alabama
Overview
Talladega County in Alabama covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
6 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.