Hardee County, Florida
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Hardee County — spanning 4 ZIP codes — records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.
How Hardee County Compares
How Hardee County Compares
Hardee County scores 4 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 15.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,535, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.27% avg pipe failure probability
45% 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: $4,535
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,894 housing units in Hardee 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 Hardee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hardee 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 Hardee 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 Hardee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Bowling Green, | 2,940 | 44 |
| 2 | WAUCHULA CITY WATER DEPARTMENT | 5,000 | 44 |
| 3 | Wauchula Hills Wtp (hardee County) | 3,038 | 44 |
| 4 | Peace River Heights | 250 | 26 |
| 5 | Charlie Creek-the Village of | 142 | 26 |
10 total water systems serve Hardee County.
All ZIP Codes in Hardee County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Hardee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33834 | Bowling Green | 81 | B | 18 | $104K |
| 2 | 33873 | Wauchula | 81 | B | 26 (1 health) | $129K |
| 3 | 33890 | Zolfo Springs | 79 | B | 10 | $141K |
| 4 | 33865 | Ona | 65 | C | 0 | — |
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Overview
Hardee County in Florida covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
3 of 4 ZIP codes 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.