COUNTY REPORT FL

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

Holmes County75/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Holmes County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 32452 (91/100)
Lowest ZIP: 34680 (66/100)
$119K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Avg Remediation (135% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

29%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

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

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $880/yr
Energy Code Gap $108/yr

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

$119K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.4% (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 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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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Holmes County?
Holmes County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Holmes County?
Holmes County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Holmes County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Holmes County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,078 per homeowner.
How does Holmes County compare to Florida?
Holmes County has an average water safety score of 75/100, which is above the Florida state average of 73/100.

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