COUNTY REPORT FL

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

Glades County86/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Glades County Compares

A
County Grade
86/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

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

A
County Grade
86
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 33471
$106K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Avg Remediation (199% of home value)

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

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1981
Median Build Year
44%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $5,870

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,400/yr
Wildfire $1,200/yr

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

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 43%
2000+ 25%

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

$106K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Est. Remediation Cost
2.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.1% (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 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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Glades County?
Glades County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Glades County?
Glades County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Glades County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Glades County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,870 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Glades County?
The median home build year in Glades County is 1981. 44% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Glades County compare to Florida?
Glades County has an average water safety score of 86/100, which is above the Florida state average of 73/100.

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