DeSoto County, Florida
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water safety in DeSoto County is uneven — some of its 4 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.
How DeSoto County Compares
How DeSoto County Compares
DeSoto County scores 11 points below the Florida state average (73/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.7 (asthma 10%, diabetes 17.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,348, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.39% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
59.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across DeSoto County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 22 total (22 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $5,348
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
15,567 housing units in DeSoto 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 DeSoto County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in DeSoto 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 DeSoto 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 DeSoto County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Arcadia Water Department, | 8,942 | 12 |
| 2 | Desoto County Water System | 3,518 | 12 |
| 3 | Peace River Reg Water Plant | 3,301 | 12 |
| 4 | Desoto Correctional Inst | 3,134 | 12 |
| 5 | Lake Suzy Subdivision | 2,670 | 12 |
7 total water systems serve DeSoto County.
All ZIP Codes in DeSoto County
4 ZIP codes tracked in DeSoto County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34269 | Arcadia | 76 | B | 6 (1 health) | $189K |
| 2 | 34266 | Arcadia | 71 | B | 6 (1 health) | $145K |
| 3 | 34267 | Fort Ogden | 50 | D | 0 | — |
| 4 | 34268 | Nocatee | 50 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for DeSoto County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
DeSoto County in Florida covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
2 of 4 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.