COUNTY REPORT FL

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

Clay County78/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Clay County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 32006 (94/100)
Lowest ZIP: 32073 (66/100)
$279K
Median Home Value
$1,714
Avg Remediation (62% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1993
Median Build Year
40.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
25%
Pipe Failure Probability
13%
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: $4,889

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,578/yr
Energy Code Gap $200/yr

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

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 41%

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

$279K
Median Home Value
$1,714
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.9% (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 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.

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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Clay County?
Clay County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 9 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Clay County?
Clay County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Clay County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Clay County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,889 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Clay County?
The median home build year in Clay County is 1993. 40.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Clay County compare to Florida?
Clay County has an average water safety score of 78/100, which is above the Florida state average of 73/100.

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