COUNTY REPORT FL

Citrus County, Florida

22 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Citrus County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Citrus County earns a C, tracked across 22 ZIP codes.

How Citrus County Compares

Citrus County58/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

How Citrus County Compares

C
County Grade
58/100
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
25
Water Systems

Citrus County scores 22 points below the Florida state average (80/100) and 15 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

C
County Grade
58
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 34436 (75/100)
Lowest ZIP: 34465 (50/100)
$214K
Median Home Value
$667
Avg Remediation (0.31% 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: 15.8 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 15.8%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,469, largest modeled factor: Flood

27% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1992
Median Build Year
27%
Pre-1980 Housing
27/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,469

Flood $1,189/yr
Wildfire $832/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

83,714 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

$214K
Median Home Value
$667
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Citrus County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 15.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Citrus County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Citrus County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

25 water systems mapped to Citrus County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Citrus County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Citrus County

22 ZIP codes tracked in Citrus County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 34436 Floral City 75 B 25 $201K
2 34433 Dunnellon 67 C 52 $217K
3 34434 Dunnellon 67 C 49 $212K
4 34446 Homosassa 67 C 74 $232K
5 34448 Homosassa 67 C 99 $166K
6 34445 Holder 53 D 22 —
7 34452 Inverness 52 D 35 (1 health) $207K
8 34428 Crystal River 50 D 57 $236K
9 34429 Crystal River 50 D 85 $220K
10 34442 Hernando 50 D 128 (1 health) $296K
11 34453 Inverness 50 D 100 (1 health) $175K
12 34461 Lecanto 50 D 144 $287K
13 34465 Beverly Hills 50 D 45 $233K
14 34423 Crystal River — — —
15 34430 Dunnellon — — —
16 34441 Hernando — — —
17 34447 Homosassa Springs — — —
18 34449 Inglis — — 7 (1 health) $144K
19 34450 Inverness — — 57 $210K
20 34451 Inverness — — —
21 34464 Beverly Hills — — —
22 34487 Homosassa — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Citrus County

The mix of guides changes from county to county.

Overview

Citrus County in Florida covers 22 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100) across 13 scored records.

15 of 15 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

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?
We map 25 public water systems to 22 ZIP codes in our data for Citrus County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Citrus County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Citrus County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $2,469 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Citrus County?
The median home build year in Citrus County is 1992. 27% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Citrus County compare to Florida?
Citrus County has an average Home Safety Score of 58/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Florida state average of 80/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Citrus County, FL: HSS 58/100; 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/citrus/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-florida-citrus,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Citrus County, FL: HSS 58/100; 3 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/citrus/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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