Jackson County, Florida
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 14 ZIP codes, Jackson County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Jackson County Compares
How Jackson County Compares
Jackson County scores 7 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Jackson County, Florida
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.6 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 15.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,438, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.28% avg pipe failure probability
53.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Jackson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 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: $2,438
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
23,325 housing units in Jackson 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 Jackson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Marianna, | 8,227 | 68 |
| 2 | Jackson County Utilities No. 1 | 2,205 | 68 |
| 3 | Blue Springs Mhp (aka Springside) | 50 | 63 |
| 4 | Quiet Haven Trailer Park | 18 | 63 |
| 5 | GRAND RIDGE, TOWN OF | 978 | 47 |
20 total water systems serve Jackson County.
All ZIP Codes in Jackson County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Jackson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32443 | Greenwood | 89 | A | 5 | $111K |
| 2 | 32445 | Malone | 89 | A | 11 (3 health) | $101K |
| 3 | 32431 | Cottondale | 87 | A | 4 | $152K |
| 4 | 32440 | Graceville | 87 | A | 4 | $85K |
| 5 | 32420 | Alford | 85 | A | 5 | $119K |
| 6 | 32442 | Grand Ridge | 85 | A | 5 | $114K |
| 7 | 32426 | Campbellton | 81 | B | 9 | $87K |
| 8 | 32447 | Marianna | 81 | B | 21 | — |
| 9 | 32460 | Sneads | 81 | B | 12 | $110K |
| 10 | 32446 | Marianna | 76 | B | 21 | $129K |
| 11 | 32448 | Marianna | 76 | B | 21 | $108K |
| 12 | 32438 | Fountain | 73 | B | 0 | $128K |
| 13 | 32423 | Bascom | 66 | C | 0 | $171K |
| 14 | 32432 | Cypress | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Jackson County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Jackson County, Florida
Overview
Jackson County in Florida covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).
11 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.