Wilcox County, Alabama
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Throughout Wilcox County, the 12 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Wilcox County Compares
How Wilcox County Compares
Wilcox County scores 1 points below the Alabama state average (73/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wilcox County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 19.4 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 23.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,318, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.284% avg pipe failure probability
52.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Wilcox County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,318
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,575 housing units in Wilcox 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 Wilcox County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wilcox 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 Wilcox 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 Wilcox County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WILCOX COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT | 6,144 | 5 |
| 2 | Camden Water & Sewer Department | 4,170 | 5 |
| 3 | Millers Ferry Water Authority, Inc. | 1,650 | 5 |
| 4 | PINE APPLE WATER WORKS | 390 | 0 |
| 5 | PINE HILL (TOWN OF) | 2,361 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Wilcox County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Wilcox County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36769 | Pine Hill | 95 | A | 0 | $75K |
| 2 | 36726 | Camden | 88 | A | 5 (2 health) | $107K |
| 3 | 36720 | Alberta | 73 | B | 0 | $76K |
| 4 | 36753 | Mc Williams | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 5 | 36768 | Pine Apple | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 6 | 36030 | Forest Home | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 36435 | Coy | 66 | C | 0 | $77K |
| 8 | 36722 | Arlington | 66 | C | 0 | $34K |
| 9 | 36723 | Boykin | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 10 | 36741 | Furman | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 11 | 36751 | Lower Peach Tree | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 12 | 36766 | Oak Hill | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wilcox County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.3% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wilcox County, Alabama
Overview
Wilcox County in Alabama covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
1 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.