Hernando County, Florida
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 14 ZIP codes, Hernando County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Hernando County Compares
How Hernando County Compares
Hernando County scores 2 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hernando County, Florida
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.6 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 14.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,208, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.248% avg pipe failure probability
37.3% 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: $4,208
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
86,683 housing units in Hernando 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 Hernando County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hernando 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 Hernando 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 Hernando County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hernando Company Utl-west | 145,204 | 390 |
| 2 | City of Brooksville | 11,500 | 322 |
| 3 | Hernando Company Utl-east | 9,483 | 322 |
| 4 | Hernando Company Utl-dogwood Est | 832 | 322 |
| 5 | Wesleyan Village | 488 | 322 |
15 total water systems serve Hernando County.
All ZIP Codes in Hernando County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Hernando County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32512 | Pensacola | 81 | B | 8 | — |
| 2 | 34603 | Brooksville | 81 | B | 46 | — |
| 3 | 34605 | Brooksville | 81 | B | 46 | — |
| 4 | 34611 | Spring Hill | 81 | B | 17 | — |
| 5 | 34614 | Brooksville | 81 | B | 46 | $272K |
| 6 | 34602 | Brooksville | 76 | B | 46 | $241K |
| 7 | 34604 | Brooksville | 76 | B | 46 | $272K |
| 8 | 34606 | Spring Hill | 76 | B | 17 | $228K |
| 9 | 34608 | Spring Hill | 76 | B | 17 | $237K |
| 10 | 34609 | Spring Hill | 76 | B | 17 | $276K |
| 11 | 34613 | Brooksville | 76 | B | 46 | $182K |
| 12 | 34601 | Brooksville | 71 | B | 46 | $152K |
| 13 | 34607 | Spring Hill | 61 | C | 17 | $343K |
| 14 | 34679 | Aripeka | 60 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hernando County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hernando County, Florida
Overview
Hernando County in Florida covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
13 of 14 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.