COUNTY REPORT AL

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

Wilcox County72/100
Alabama avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Wilcox County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
72
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 36769 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 36766 (66/100)
$76K
Median Home Value
$1,380
Avg Remediation (182% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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 trend

EPA violation counts by year across Wilcox County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
5 (5 health)
2024
5 (5 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

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

Asthma 11.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 23.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 50.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
52.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Sea Level Rise $1,000/yr
Energy Code Gap $135/yr
Flood $100/yr

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

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 44%
2000+ 18%

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

$76K
Median Home Value
$1,380
Est. Remediation Cost
1.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 23.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 50.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Wilcox County?
Wilcox County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 12 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Wilcox County?
Wilcox County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Wilcox County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Wilcox County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,318 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Wilcox County?
The median home build year in Wilcox County is 1986. 52.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Wilcox County compare to Alabama?
Wilcox County has an average water safety score of 72/100, which is below the Alabama state average of 73/100.

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