COUNTY REPORT FL

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

Lafayette County72/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Lafayette County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
72
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 32013 (73/100)
Lowest ZIP: 32066 (71/100)
$137K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (88% of home value)

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

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
53%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $2,380

Flood $1,500/yr
Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

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

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 25%

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

$137K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Lafayette County?
Lafayette County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lafayette County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lafayette County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,380 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lafayette County?
The median home build year in Lafayette County is 1972. 53% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Lafayette County compare to Florida?
Lafayette County has an average water safety score of 72/100, which is below the Florida state average of 73/100.

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