COUNTY REPORT FL

Lee County, Florida

50 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Lee County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Unlike many counties its size, Lee County keeps violation rates low - all 50 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.

How Lee County Compares

Lee County87/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

How Lee County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
50
ZIP Codes
24
Water Systems

Lee County scores 7 points above the Florida state average (80/100) and 14 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
50
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 33922 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 33936 (67/100)
$322K
Median Home Value
$2,043
Avg Remediation (63% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Lee 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: 13.9 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 14.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,503, driven primarily by flood

34.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↓ Improving trend

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

2021
24 (24 health)
2022
8 (8 health)
2023
18 (18 health)
2024
3 (3 health)
2025
13 (13 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 24 violations. Past 5 years: 66 total (66 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
34.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
27/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,503

Flood $1,924/yr
Sea Level Rise $1,486/yr
Wildfire $1,182/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

406,030 housing units in Lee County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 41%

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 Lee County

$322K
Median Home Value
$2,043
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Lee County

8 community water systems serving Lee County.

Show all 8 water systems

24 total water systems serve Lee County.

Systems with the most violations in Lee County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Lee County

50 ZIP codes tracked in Lee County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 33922 Bokeelia 100 A 2 $330K
2 33924 Captiva 100 A 0
3 33956 Saint James City 100 A 2 $285K
4 33957 Sanibel 100 A 0 $912K
5 33904 Cape Coral 99 A 4 (1 health) $347K
6 33914 Cape Coral 99 A 6 (1 health) $409K
7 33921 Boca Grande 98 A 6 $2000K
8 33990 Cape Coral 98 A 7 (2 health) $331K
9 33901 Fort Myers 96 A 9 (1 health) $280K
10 33909 Cape Coral 96 A 12 (2 health) $293K
11 33991 Cape Coral 93 A 25 (6 health) $351K
12 33993 Cape Coral 91 A 31 (7 health) $320K
13 34135 Bonita Springs 88 A 28 (2 health) $419K
14 33908 Fort Myers 82 B 3 (1 health) $346K
15 33965 Fort Myers 82 B 3 (1 health)
16 33967 Fort Myers 82 B 3 (1 health) $322K
17 33903 North Fort Myers 81 B 7 (2 health) $135K
18 33931 Fort Myers Beach 81 B 5 (1 health) $475K
19 33928 Estero 80 B 13 (2 health) $419K
20 33905 Fort Myers 79 B 9 (1 health) $260K
21 33907 Fort Myers 79 B 9 (1 health) $237K
22 33912 Fort Myers 79 B 9 (1 health) $368K
23 33916 Fort Myers 79 B 9 (1 health) $242K
24 33917 North Fort Myers 79 B 10 (1 health) $170K
25 33919 Fort Myers 79 B 9 (1 health) $292K
26 33966 Fort Myers 79 B 9 (1 health) $362K
27 33913 Fort Myers 77 B 14 (1 health) $439K
28 33920 Alva 73 B 25 (11 health) $376K
29 33936 Lehigh Acres 67 C 26 (17 health) $206K
30 32059 Lee $90K
31 32341 Madison
32 33550 Mango
33 33900 Fort Myers
34 33902 Fort Myers
35 33906 Fort Myers
36 33910 Cape Coral
37 33911 Fort Myers
38 33915 Cape Coral
39 33918 North Fort Myers
40 33932 Fort Myers Beach
41 33945 Pineland
42 33970 Lehigh Acres
43 33971 Lehigh Acres 14 (1 health) $272K
44 33972 Lehigh Acres 26 (17 health) $290K
45 33973 Lehigh Acres 11 $335K
46 33974 Lehigh Acres 24 (4 health) $273K
47 33976 Lehigh Acres 5 $270K
48 33994 Fort Myers
49 34133 Bonita Springs
50 34136 Bonita Springs

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Overview

Lee County in Florida covers 50 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100) across 29 scored records.

32 of 34 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 39 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lee County?
Lee County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 50 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Lee County?
Lee County is served by 24 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 50 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lee County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lee County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,503 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lee County?
The median home build year in Lee County is 1995. 34.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Lee County compare to Florida?
Lee County has an average Home Safety Score of 87/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Florida state average of 80/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Lee County, FL: HSS 87/100; 39 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/lee/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-florida-lee,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lee County, FL: HSS 87/100; 39 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/lee/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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