Levy County, Florida
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Levy County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 9 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.
How Levy County Compares
How Levy County Compares
Levy County scores 6 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Levy County, Florida
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.8 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 16.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,033, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.289% avg pipe failure probability, 11% of ZIPs at high risk
49.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Levy County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).
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: $2,033
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,173 housing units in Levy 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 Levy County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Levy 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 Levy 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 Levy County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manatee Utilities | 290 | 30 |
| 2 | City of Chiefland Wtp | 2,031 | 22 |
| 3 | Fowlers Bluff Wtp | 300 | 22 |
| 4 | Fimc Hideaway Inc. (springside) | 275 | 22 |
| 5 | Bronson Wtp | 1,125 | 11 |
12 total water systems serve Levy County.
All ZIP Codes in Levy County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Levy County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32696 | Williston | 94 | A | 3 | $203K |
| 2 | 32683 | Otter Creek | 91 | A | 8 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 32621 | Bronson | 84 | B | 8 | $114K |
| 4 | 32644 | Chiefland | 81 | B | 11 | — |
| 5 | 34498 | Yankeetown | 76 | B | 5 (1 health) | $308K |
| 6 | 32639 | Gulf Hammock | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 7 | 32668 | Morriston | 73 | B | 0 | $209K |
| 8 | 32625 | Cedar Key | 71 | B | 5 (1 health) | $267K |
| 9 | 32626 | Chiefland | 71 | B | 11 | $161K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Levy County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Levy County, Florida
Overview
Levy County in Florida covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
7 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.