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
How Lee County Compares
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
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Lee County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $5,830
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
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
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
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 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lee County
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lee County, Florida
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.