Liberty County, Florida
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Throughout Liberty County, the 3 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Liberty County Compares
How Liberty County Compares
Liberty County scores 2 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.5 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 14.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,743, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.267% avg pipe failure probability
46% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Liberty County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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: $1,743
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,118 housing units in Liberty 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 Liberty County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Liberty 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 Liberty 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 Liberty County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol, City of Water System | 2,688 | 16 |
| 2 | Estiffanulga Water System | 281 | 16 |
| 3 | Liberty Correctional Institution | 1,800 | 16 |
| 4 | Hosford, Town of Water System | 1,272 | 16 |
| 5 | Lake Mystic Water System | 444 | 16 |
All ZIP Codes in Liberty County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Liberty County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32321 | Bristol | 86 | A | 16 (3 health) | $131K |
| 2 | 32334 | Hosford | 73 | B | 0 | $102K |
| 3 | 32360 | Telogia | 66 | C | 0 | $102K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Liberty County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Liberty County in Florida covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
1 of 3 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.