COUNTY REPORT FL

Bradford County, Florida

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Across all 10 ZIP codes in Bradford County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Bradford County Compares

Bradford County79/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Bradford County Compares

B
County Grade
79/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

Bradford County scores 6 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
79
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 32622 (92/100)
Lowest ZIP: 32160 (66/100)
$175K
Median Home Value
$1,686
Avg Remediation (96% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Bradford 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: 15.2 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 14.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,136, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.273% avg pipe failure probability

49.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
49.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
27%
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: $4,136

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $680/yr
Energy Code Gap $216/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

20,907 housing units in Bradford County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 23%

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 Bradford County

$175K
Median Home Value
$1,686
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.5% (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 Bradford County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Lawtey Wtp 1,082 18
2 Florida State Prison 5,980 18
3 Keystone Postmaster Grid 5,092 18
4 Kingsley Cove 196 18
5 CITY OF STARKE WTP 6,800 14

17 total water systems serve Bradford County.

All ZIP Codes in Bradford County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Bradford County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 32622 Brooker 92 A 3 $201K
2 32656 Keystone Heights 91 A 4 (1 health) $203K
3 32044 Hampton 90 A 1 $94K
4 32666 Melrose 90 A 0 $206K
5 32058 Lawtey 88 A 4 $170K
6 32140 Florahome 73 B 0 $123K
7 32091 Starke 71 B 14 $175K
8 32042 Graham 66 C 0
9 32138 Grandin 66 C 0
10 32160 Lake Geneva 66 C 0

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Overview

Bradford County in Florida covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).

5 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bradford County?
Bradford County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 10 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Bradford County?
Bradford County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bradford County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bradford County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,136 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Bradford County?
The median home build year in Bradford County is 1983. 49.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Bradford County compare to Florida?
Bradford County has an average water safety score of 79/100, which is above the Florida state average of 73/100.

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