Alachua County, Florida
29 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Alachua County's 29 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Alachua County Compares
How Alachua County Compares
Alachua County scores 0 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Alachua County, Florida
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.4 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 10.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,245, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.278% avg pipe failure probability
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: $3,245
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Alachua County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Alachua 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 Alachua 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 Alachua County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gru - Murphree Wtp | 195,681 | 200 |
| 2 | Gator Waterworks | 800 | 180 |
| 3 | Palms of Archer | 1,092 | 180 |
| 4 | Arredondo Estates | 738 | 180 |
| 5 | Westgate Manor Mhp | 300 | 180 |
17 total water systems serve Alachua County.
All ZIP Codes in Alachua County
29 ZIP codes tracked in Alachua County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32618 | Archer | 82 | B | 2 | $195K |
| 2 | 32667 | Micanopy | 82 | B | 3 (1 health) | $276K |
| 3 | 32655 | High Springs | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 4 | 32602 | Gainesville | 79 | B | 10 (1 health) | — |
| 5 | 32604 | Gainesville | 79 | B | 10 (1 health) | — |
| 6 | 32627 | Gainesville | 79 | B | 10 (1 health) | — |
| 7 | 32603 | Gainesville | 78 | B | 10 (1 health) | $291K |
| 8 | 32610 | Gainesville | 78 | B | 10 (1 health) | — |
| 9 | 32611 | Gainesville | 78 | B | 10 (1 health) | — |
| 10 | 32612 | Gainesville | 78 | B | 10 (1 health) | — |
| 11 | 32613 | Gainesville | 78 | B | 10 (1 health) | — |
| 12 | 32614 | Gainesville | 78 | B | 10 (1 health) | — |
| 13 | 32635 | Gainesville | 78 | B | 10 (1 health) | — |
| 14 | 32694 | Waldo | 76 | B | 5 | $121K |
| 15 | 32601 | Gainesville | 74 | B | 10 (1 health) | $284K |
| 16 | 32605 | Gainesville | 74 | B | 10 (1 health) | $265K |
| 17 | 32606 | Gainesville | 74 | B | 10 (1 health) | $319K |
| 18 | 32607 | Gainesville | 74 | B | 10 (1 health) | $298K |
| 19 | 32608 | Gainesville | 74 | B | 10 (1 health) | $340K |
| 20 | 32609 | Gainesville | 74 | B | 10 (1 health) | $175K |
| 21 | 32641 | Gainesville | 74 | B | 10 (1 health) | $124K |
| 22 | 32653 | Gainesville | 74 | B | 10 (1 health) | $274K |
| 23 | 32669 | Newberry | 72 | B | 4 | $308K |
| 24 | 32616 | Alachua | 67 | C | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 25 | 32615 | Alachua | 66 | C | 6 (1 health) | $289K |
| 26 | 32631 | Earleton | 63 | C | 0 | $209K |
| 27 | 32633 | Evinston | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 28 | 32658 | La Crosse | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 29 | 32662 | Lochloosa | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Alachua County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Alachua County, Florida
Overview
Alachua County in Florida covers 29 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
25 of 29 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 21 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.