COUNTY REPORT FL

Baker County, Florida

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

For households in Baker County, the 3 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.

How Baker County Compares

Baker County72/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Baker County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Baker County scores 1 points below the Florida 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
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 32063 (85/100)
Lowest ZIP: 32040 (65/100)
$231K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (78% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,443, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.223% avg pipe failure probability

41.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1999
Median Build Year
41.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
22%
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: $4,443

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $933/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

8,298 housing units in Baker County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 37%

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 Baker County

$231K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Baker 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 Baker County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.3% (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 3 systems in Baker County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 CITY OF MACCLENNY 6,500 1
2 Northeast Florida State Hospital 1,800 1
3 BAKER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION 1,500 0

All ZIP Codes in Baker County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Baker County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 32063 Macclenny 85 A 1 $231K
2 32072 Olustee 66 C 0 $333K
3 32040 Glen Saint Mary 65 C 0 $204K

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Overview

Baker County in Florida covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).

1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Baker County?
Baker County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Baker County?
Baker County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Baker County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Baker County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,443 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Baker County?
The median home build year in Baker County is 1999. 41.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Baker County compare to Florida?
Baker County has an average water safety score of 72/100, which is below the Florida state average of 73/100.

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