COUNTY REPORT FL

Jefferson County, Florida

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Although county size varies, Jefferson County's 6 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Jefferson County Compares

Jefferson County77/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Jefferson County Compares

B
County Grade
77/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Jefferson County scores 4 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
77
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 33114 (85/100)
Lowest ZIP: 32336 (65/100)
$114K
Median Home Value
$1,760
Avg Remediation (154% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Jefferson 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: 15.9 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 16%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,932, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.297% avg pipe failure probability

65% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Jefferson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1979
Median Build Year
65%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,932

Sea Level Rise $833/yr
Flood $433/yr
Energy Code Gap $360/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

6,762 housing units in Jefferson County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 39%
2000+ 24%

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 Jefferson County

$114K
Median Home Value
$1,760
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County residents

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.3% (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 Jefferson County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 MONTICELLO, CITY OF 4,502 62
2 Jefferson Correctional Institution 1,300 62
3 Monticello Care Center 79 62
4 Jefferson Communities Water System 2,275 47
5 Rex Utilities Inc./redavo 350 23

8 total water systems serve Jefferson County.

All ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Jefferson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 33114 Coral Gables 85 A 23 (4 health)
2 32337 Lloyd 81 B 16
3 32344 Monticello 81 B 31 $209K
4 32345 Monticello 81 B 31
5 32361 Wacissa 66 C 0 $114K
6 32336 Lamont 65 C 0 $79K

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Overview

Jefferson County in Florida covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).

4 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Jefferson County?
Jefferson County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jefferson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Jefferson County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,932 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Jefferson County?
The median home build year in Jefferson County is 1979. 65% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Jefferson County compare to Florida?
Jefferson County has an average water safety score of 77/100, which is above the Florida state average of 73/100.

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