COUNTY REPORT FL

Calhoun County, Florida

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Although county size varies, Calhoun County's 3 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Calhoun County Compares

Calhoun County80/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Calhoun County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Calhoun County scores 7 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 32424 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 32421 (77/100)
$137K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (87% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 15.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,210, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.263% avg pipe failure probability

57.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
57.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
26%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $3,210

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $1,000/yr
Energy Code Gap $360/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,018 housing units in Calhoun County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 32%
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 Calhoun County

$137K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40% (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 4 systems in Calhoun County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Wewahitchka, 2,081 11
2 Gulf Correctional Institution 1,701 11
3 Altha, Town of Water System 800 5
4 City of Blountstown, 3,500 5

All ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Calhoun County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 32424 Blountstown 83 B 1 $159K
2 32449 Wewahitchka 81 B 11
3 32421 Altha 77 B 4 $116K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Calhoun County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Calhoun County in Florida covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

3 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 Calhoun County?
Calhoun County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Calhoun County?
Calhoun County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Calhoun County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Calhoun County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,210 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Calhoun County?
The median home build year in Calhoun County is 1982. 57.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Calhoun County compare to Florida?
Calhoun County has an average water safety score of 80/100, which is above the Florida state average of 73/100.

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