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
How Hendry County Compares
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
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Hendry County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $5,366
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hendry County, Florida
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.