Gulf County, Florida
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to state averages, Gulf County scores well — its 3 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.
How Gulf County Compares
How Gulf County Compares
Gulf County scores 1 points below the Florida state average (73/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.6 (asthma 10%, diabetes 14%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,980, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.215% avg pipe failure probability
37.5% 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: $2,980
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,673 housing units in Gulf 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 Gulf County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Gulf 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 Gulf County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Gulf County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Gulf County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32335 | Sumatra | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 32430 | Clarksville | 73 | B | 0 | $119K |
| 3 | 32465 | Wewahitchka | 71 | B | 11 | $154K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Gulf 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 Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Overview
Gulf County in Florida covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.