COUNTY REPORT FL

Alachua County, Florida

30 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Alachua County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Within Alachua County's 30 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.

How Alachua County Compares

Alachua County81/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

How Alachua County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
30
ZIP Codes
15
Water Systems

Alachua County scores 1 points above the Florida state average (80/100) and 8 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 Last verified:

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
30
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 32601 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 32669 (66/100)
$276K
Median Home Value
$1,537
Avg Remediation (56% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.4 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 10.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,305, driven primarily by sea_level

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

27/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,305

Sea Level Rise $2,133/yr
Flood $788/yr
Energy Code Gap $402/yr

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

$276K
Median Home Value
$1,537
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Alachua County

8 community water systems serving Alachua County.

Show all 8 water systems

15 total water systems serve Alachua County.

Systems with the most violations in Alachua County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Alachua County

30 ZIP codes tracked in Alachua County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 32601 Gainesville 83 B 2 $284K
2 32603 Gainesville 83 B 1 $291K
3 32605 Gainesville 83 B 1 $265K
4 32606 Gainesville 83 B 1 $319K
5 32607 Gainesville 83 B 1 $298K
6 32609 Gainesville 83 B 4 $175K
7 32616 Alachua 83 B 0
8 32641 Gainesville 83 B 2 $124K
9 32653 Gainesville 83 B 1 $274K
10 32608 Gainesville 82 B 3 $340K
11 32667 Micanopy 81 B 6 (2 health) $276K
12 32669 Newberry 66 C 2 $308K
13 32602 Gainesville
14 32604 Gainesville
15 32610 Gainesville 1
16 32611 Gainesville
17 32612 Gainesville 1
18 32613 Gainesville
19 32614 Gainesville
20 32615 Alachua 4 $289K
21 32618 Archer 10 $195K
22 32627 Gainesville
23 32631 Earleton 4 $209K
24 32633 Evinston
25 32635 Gainesville
26 32654 Island Grove
27 32655 High Springs
28 32658 La Crosse
29 32662 Lochloosa
30 32694 Waldo 4 $121K

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.

Overview

Alachua County in Florida covers 30 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 12 scored records.

17 of 18 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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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 Alachua County?
Alachua County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 30 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Alachua County?
Alachua County is served by 15 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 30 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Alachua County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Alachua County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,305 per homeowner.
How does Alachua County compare to Florida?
Alachua County has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Florida state average of 80/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Alachua County, FL: HSS 81/100; 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/alachua/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Alachua County, FL: HSS 81/100; 2 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/alachua/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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