Gadsden County, Florida
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Gadsden County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 7 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.
How Gadsden County Compares
How Gadsden County Compares
Gadsden County scores 10 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Gadsden County, Florida
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.8 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 19.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,664, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.333% avg pipe failure probability
63.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Gadsden County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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: $1,664
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,769 housing units in Gadsden 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 Gadsden County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Gadsden 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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gadsden Company Regional W/s | 12,322 | 100 |
| 2 | Quincy, City of W/s | 10,298 | 81 |
| 3 | Bradfordville Regional W/s | 11,395 | 81 |
| 4 | Lake Jackson Area Water System | 10,643 | 81 |
| 5 | Wakulla Regional (aka Gulf Coast) | 10,637 | 81 |
11 total water systems serve Gadsden County.
All ZIP Codes in Gadsden County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Gadsden County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32330 | Greensboro | 95 | A | 2 | $141K |
| 2 | 32332 | Gretna | 87 | A | 4 | $68K |
| 3 | 32333 | Havana | 86 | A | 2 | $211K |
| 4 | 32353 | Quincy | 82 | B | 27 (5 health) | — |
| 5 | 32352 | Quincy | 81 | B | 27 (5 health) | $159K |
| 6 | 32324 | Chattahoochee | 76 | B | 11 (1 health) | $79K |
| 7 | 32351 | Quincy | 76 | B | 27 (5 health) | $120K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Gadsden County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 63.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Gadsden County, Florida
Overview
Gadsden County in Florida covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
7 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 16 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.