Clay County, Florida
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Clay County — 9 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Clay County Compares
How Clay County Compares
Clay County scores 5 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Clay County, Florida
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,889, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.247% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
40.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,889
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
77,677 housing units in Clay County
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 Clay County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clay 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 Clay County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Clay County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orange Park Grid | 127,904 | 29 |
| 2 | TOWN OF ORANGE PARK | 8,668 | 24 |
| 3 | JEA MAJOR GRID | 826,664 | 20 |
| 4 | Pace Fleming Grid | 30,211 | 18 |
| 5 | Lake Geneva Mhp | 95 | 14 |
14 total water systems serve Clay County.
All ZIP Codes in Clay County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Clay County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32006 | Fleming Island | 94 | A | 7 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 32079 | Penney Farms | 87 | A | 7 | — |
| 3 | 32067 | Orange Park | 85 | A | 8 | — |
| 4 | 32043 | Green Cove Springs | 79 | B | 2 | $292K |
| 5 | 32068 | Middleburg | 77 | B | 4 | $264K |
| 6 | 32003 | Fleming Island | 76 | B | 7 (1 health) | $387K |
| 7 | 32065 | Orange Park | 71 | B | 8 | $279K |
| 8 | 32030 | Doctors Inlet | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 9 | 32073 | Orange Park | 66 | C | 8 | $258K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clay County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Clay County, Florida
Overview
Clay County in Florida covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
8 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.