COUNTY REPORT FL

Charlotte County, Florida

17 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Charlotte County earns a high water safety grade — 17 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Charlotte County Compares

Charlotte County70/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Charlotte County Compares

B
County Grade
70/100
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
22
Water Systems

Charlotte County scores 3 points below the Florida state average (73/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
70
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 33927 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 33952 (53/100)
$313K
Median Home Value
$1,965
Avg Remediation (63% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Charlotte 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: 15.4 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 15.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,443, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.265% avg pipe failure probability

36% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Charlotte County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2024
6 (6 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1994
Median Build Year
36%
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: $5,443

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,906/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

102,870 housing units in Charlotte County

Pre-1940 0%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 44%
2000+ 30%

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 Charlotte County

$313K
Median Home Value
$1,965
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.6% (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 Charlotte County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Charlotte County Utilities / Burnt Store 10,582 174
2 Charlotte County Utilities 172,040 171
3 Charlotte Harbor Water Assn. 4,722 104
4 CITY OF PUNTA GORDA 36,302 90
5 Town and Country Utility 7,332 90

22 total water systems serve Charlotte County.

All ZIP Codes in Charlotte County

17 ZIP codes tracked in Charlotte County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 33927 El Jobean 95 A 1
2 33951 Punta Gorda 86 A 15
3 33802 Lakeland 81 B 56
4 34224 Englewood 75 B 2 $262K
5 33949 Port Charlotte 73 B 14
6 33946 Placida 71 B 10 $627K
7 33955 Punta Gorda 71 B 15 $322K
8 33980 Punta Gorda 71 B 15 $221K
9 33982 Punta Gorda 71 B 15 $285K
10 33983 Punta Gorda 71 B 15 $324K
11 33954 Port Charlotte 68 C 14 $304K
12 33938 Murdock 66 C 0
13 33950 Punta Gorda 66 C 15 $394K
14 33953 Port Charlotte 63 C 14 $332K
15 33948 Port Charlotte 58 C 14 $280K
16 33981 Port Charlotte 58 C 14 $356K
17 33952 Port Charlotte 53 D 14 $225K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Charlotte County

Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.

Overview

Charlotte County in Florida covers 17 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).

16 of 17 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 Charlotte County?
Charlotte County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 17 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Charlotte County?
Charlotte County is served by 22 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 17 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Charlotte County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Charlotte County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,443 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Charlotte County?
The median home build year in Charlotte County is 1994. 36% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Charlotte County compare to Florida?
Charlotte County has an average water safety score of 70/100, which is below the Florida state average of 73/100.

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