COUNTY REPORT FL

Lee County, Florida

49 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Unlike many counties its size, Lee County keeps violation rates low — all 49 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 County80/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Lee County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
49
ZIP Codes
33
Water Systems

Lee 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

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
49
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 33915 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 33957 (50/100)
$326K
Median Home Value
$2,048
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: $5,830, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.254% avg pipe failure probability

33.7% 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
30 (30 health)
2022
11 (11 health)
2023
25 (25 health)
2024
3 (3 health)
2025
19 (19 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 30 violations. Past 5 years: 88 total (88 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

1996
Median Build Year
33.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
25%
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: $5,830

Sea Level Rise $2,894/yr
Flood $1,592/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

402,401 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

$326K
Median Home Value
$2,048
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 with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Lee County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Lee County Utilities 282,556 462
2 Citrus Park Rv Resort (bonita Terra) 3,282 348
3 City of Fort Myers Water Treatment Plant 92,219 340
4 Gateway Services District 14,553 340
5 Mill Dam Mhp, Llc 155 320

33 total water systems serve Lee County.

All ZIP Codes in Lee County

49 ZIP codes tracked in Lee County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 33915 Cape Coral 98 A 27 (1 health)
2 34136 Bonita Springs 98 A 8 (1 health)
3 33550 Mango 95 A 0
4 33910 Cape Coral 94 A 27 (1 health)
5 34133 Bonita Springs 94 A 8 (1 health)
6 33900 Fort Myers 92 A 20 (3 health)
7 33906 Fort Myers 92 A 20 (3 health)
8 33911 Fort Myers 92 A 20 (3 health)
9 33965 Fort Myers 92 A 20 (3 health)
10 33994 Fort Myers 92 A 20 (3 health)
11 33932 Fort Myers Beach 90 A 1
12 33909 Cape Coral 89 A 27 (1 health) $293K
13 32341 Madison 88 A 37 (4 health)
14 33970 Lehigh Acres 87 A 10
15 33902 Fort Myers 84 B 20 (3 health)
16 33913 Fort Myers 84 B 20 (3 health) $439K
17 33966 Fort Myers 84 B 20 (3 health) $362K
18 33971 Lehigh Acres 83 B 10 $272K
19 33974 Lehigh Acres 83 B 10 $273K
20 33976 Lehigh Acres 83 B 10 $270K
21 33918 North Fort Myers 82 B 11
22 33922 Bokeelia 80 B 1 $330K
23 33907 Fort Myers 79 B 20 (3 health) $237K
24 33912 Fort Myers 79 B 20 (3 health) $368K
25 33990 Cape Coral 79 B 27 (1 health) $331K
26 33991 Cape Coral 79 B 27 (1 health) $351K
27 33993 Cape Coral 79 B 27 (1 health) $320K
28 32059 Lee 78 B 9 $90K
29 33921 Boca Grande 78 B 4 $2000K
30 33936 Lehigh Acres 78 B 10 $206K
31 33972 Lehigh Acres 78 B 10 $290K
32 33973 Lehigh Acres 78 B 10 $335K
33 33924 Captiva 75 B 0
34 33931 Fort Myers Beach 75 B 1 $475K
35 33901 Fort Myers 74 B 20 (3 health) $280K
36 33904 Cape Coral 74 B 27 (1 health) $347K
37 33914 Cape Coral 74 B 27 (1 health) $409K
38 33916 Fort Myers 74 B 20 (3 health) $242K
39 33967 Fort Myers 74 B 20 (3 health) $322K
40 34135 Bonita Springs 74 B 8 (1 health) $419K
41 33905 Fort Myers 69 C 20 (3 health) $260K
42 33908 Fort Myers 69 C 20 (3 health) $346K
43 33919 Fort Myers 69 C 20 (3 health) $292K
44 33928 Estero 67 C 4 $419K
45 33945 Pineland 65 C 0
46 33903 North Fort Myers 62 C 11 $135K
47 33917 North Fort Myers 62 C 11 $170K
48 33920 Alva 58 C 16 (7 health) $376K
49 33957 Sanibel 50 D 0 $912K

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Overview

Lee County in Florida covers 49 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

45 of 49 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 70 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lee County?
Lee County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 49 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Lee County?
Lee County is served by 33 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 49 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lee County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lee County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,830 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lee County?
The median home build year in Lee County is 1996. 33.7% 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 water safety score of 80/100, which is above the Florida state average of 73/100.

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