COUNTY REPORT FL

Citrus County, Florida

24 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Citrus County, 24 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality — national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.

How Citrus County Compares

Citrus County66/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Citrus County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
24
ZIP Codes
41
Water Systems

Citrus County scores 7 points below the Florida state average (73/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
24
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 34430 (79/100)
Lowest ZIP: 34448 (49/100)
$212K
Median Home Value
$2,079
Avg Remediation (98% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Citrus 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: 15.7 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 15.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,444, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.266% avg pipe failure probability

42.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2024
1 (1 health)
2025
11 (11 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 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 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1990
Median Build Year
42.4%
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: $2,444

Flood $958/yr
Wildfire $788/yr
Sea Level Rise $508/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

83,969 housing units in Citrus County

Pre-1940 0%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 46%
2000+ 27%

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 Citrus County

$212K
Median Home Value
$2,079
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.6% (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 Citrus County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Citrus Springs - Pine Ridge 26,781 252
2 Rolling Oaks Subdivision 11,572 250
3 Citrus Company Utl/charles A. Black 29,218 248
4 Point O'woods 1,168 224
5 Homosassa Special Water District 5,548 223

41 total water systems serve Citrus County.

All ZIP Codes in Citrus County

24 ZIP codes tracked in Citrus County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 34430 Dunnellon 79 B 25 (1 health)
2 34451 Inverness 79 B 31 (1 health)
3 34452 Inverness 79 B 31 (1 health) $207K
4 34453 Inverness 79 B 31 (1 health) $175K
5 34433 Dunnellon 74 B 25 (1 health) $217K
6 34434 Dunnellon 74 B 25 (1 health) $212K
7 34441 Hernando 73 B 39 (2 health)
8 34450 Inverness 69 C 31 (1 health) $210K
9 34461 Lecanto 69 C 100 $287K
10 34465 Beverly Hills 69 C 23 $233K
11 34442 Hernando 65 C 39 (2 health) $296K
12 34447 Homosassa Springs 65 C 17
13 34464 Beverly Hills 65 C 23
14 34423 Crystal River 64 C 15
15 34436 Floral City 64 C 23 $201K
16 34487 Homosassa 64 C 36
17 34636 Istachatta 63 C 0
18 34661 Nobleton 63 C 0 $144K
19 34446 Homosassa 59 C 36 $232K
20 34449 Inglis 59 C 36 $144K
21 34445 Holder 53 D 0
22 34428 Crystal River 49 D 15 $236K
23 34429 Crystal River 49 D 15 $220K
24 34448 Homosassa 49 D 36 $166K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Citrus 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

Citrus County in Florida covers 24 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).

21 of 24 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Citrus County?
Citrus County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Citrus County?
Citrus County is served by 41 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 24 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Citrus County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Citrus County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,444 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Citrus County?
The median home build year in Citrus County is 1990. 42.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Citrus County compare to Florida?
Citrus County has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is below the Florida state average of 73/100.

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