Lafayette County, Florida
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent water monitoring in Lafayette County shows 2 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Lafayette County Compares
How Lafayette County Compares
Lafayette County scores 1 points below the Florida state average (73/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 14.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,380, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.275% avg pipe failure probability
53% 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: $2,380
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,459 housing units in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Lafayette County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Lafayette County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32013 | Day | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 32066 | Mayo | 71 | B | 19 | $137K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lafayette 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 Lead Paint Test Kits — 53% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Lafayette County in Florida covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
1 of 2 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.