COUNTY REPORT FL

Hendry County, Florida

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Throughout Hendry County, the 5 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.

How Hendry County Compares

Hendry County78/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Hendry County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Hendry County scores 5 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 33440 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 33930 (69/100)
$176K
Median Home Value
$1,380
Avg Remediation (78% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hendry County, Florida

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 9.4%, diabetes 16.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,366, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.282% avg pipe failure probability

51% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Hendry County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
4 (4 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
51%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $5,366

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Wildfire $1,020/yr
Flood $960/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

17,076 housing units in Hendry County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 46%
2000+ 23%

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 Hendry County

$176K
Median Home Value
$1,380
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hendry 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 Hendry County residents

Asthma 9.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.6% (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 5 systems in Hendry County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Port Labelle 11,782 68
2 City of Labelle 6,187 62
3 Granite Whisper Creek R.v. Resort Ll. 880 62
4 Riverbend Motorcoach Resort 309 62
5 Riverbend Estates 200 62

10 total water systems serve Hendry County.

All ZIP Codes in Hendry County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Hendry County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 33440 Clewiston 83 B 2 $160K
2 33944 Palmdale 83 B 11 (1 health) $85K
3 33975 Labelle 81 B 31
4 33935 Labelle 76 B 31 $193K
5 33930 Felda 69 C 4 $607K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Hendry County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Hendry County in Florida covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).

5 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Hendry County?
Hendry County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Hendry County?
Hendry County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hendry County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hendry County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,366 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hendry County?
The median home build year in Hendry County is 1984. 51% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hendry County compare to Florida?
Hendry County has an average water safety score of 78/100, which is above the Florida state average of 73/100.

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