COUNTY REPORT FL

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

Liberty County75/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Liberty County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 32321 (86/100)
Lowest ZIP: 32360 (66/100)
$102K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (176% of home value)

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 trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

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

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 44.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1980
Median Build Year
46%
Pre-1978 Housing
27%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $1,743

Sea Level Rise $767/yr
Energy Code Gap $360/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 40%
2000+ 26%

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

$102K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
1.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 44.5% (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 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.

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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Liberty County?
Liberty County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Liberty County?
Liberty County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Liberty County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Liberty County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,743 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Liberty County?
The median home build year in Liberty County is 1980. 46% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Liberty County compare to Florida?
Liberty County has an average water safety score of 75/100, which is above the Florida state average of 73/100.

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