Glades County, Florida
1 ZIP code · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 1 ZIP code in Glades County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Glades County Compares
How Glades County Compares
Glades County scores 13 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 17.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,870, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.3% avg pipe failure probability
44% 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: $5,870
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,399 housing units in Glades 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 Glades County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Glades 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 Glades County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Glades County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeport Water Association | 1,663 | 36 |
| 2 | City of Clewiston, | 9,600 | 36 |
| 3 | Moore Haven Wtp | 3,735 | 36 |
| 4 | River Oaks Utilities, Llc | 120 | 36 |
All ZIP Codes in Glades County
1 ZIP code tracked in Glades County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33471 | Moore Haven | 86 | A | 36 (1 health) | $106K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Glades County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Overview
Glades County in Florida covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.