Holmes County, Florida
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Holmes County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 5 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Holmes County Compares
How Holmes County Compares
Holmes 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: Holmes County, Florida
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 14.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,078, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.287% avg pipe failure probability
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: $4,078
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Holmes County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Holmes 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 Holmes 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 Holmes County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noma Water Works | 242 | 28 |
| 2 | Bonifay, City of W/s | 2,759 | 22 |
| 3 | Esto, Town of | 360 | 22 |
| 4 | Northwest Florida Water System, Inc. | 312 | 22 |
| 5 | Teen Challenge West Florida | 77 | 22 |
8 total water systems serve Holmes County.
All ZIP Codes in Holmes County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Holmes County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32452 | Noma | 91 | A | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 32425 | Bonifay | 81 | B | 22 (1 health) | $110K |
| 3 | 32427 | Caryville | 71 | B | 15 | $128K |
| 4 | 32422 | Argyle | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 34680 | Elfers | 66 | C | 0 | — |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Holmes County, Florida
Overview
Holmes County in Florida covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
3 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations 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.