COUNTY REPORT FL

Madison County, Florida

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Madison County's 3 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.

How Madison County Compares

Madison County84/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Madison County Compares

B
County Grade
84/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Madison County scores 11 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
84
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 32350 (86/100)
Lowest ZIP: 32340 (83/100)
$116K
Median Home Value
$1,950
Avg Remediation (168% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 16.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,570, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.347% avg pipe failure probability

47.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 2 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

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
47.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
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: $1,570

Flood $933/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Sea Level Rise $267/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

7,602 housing units in Madison County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 24%

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 Madison County

$116K
Median Home Value
$1,950
Est. Remediation Cost
1.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Madison 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 Madison County residents

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38% (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 Madison County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Madison Water Department 7,350 37
2 Cherry Lake Utilities 750 37
3 MONTICELLO, CITY OF 4,502 17
4 Greenville Wtp 800 17
5 Fumch-madison Youth Ranch 30 16

All ZIP Codes in Madison County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Madison County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 32350 Pinetta 86 A 16 (1 health) $177K
2 32331 Greenville 83 B 17 $80K
3 32340 Madison 83 B 37 (4 health) $116K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Madison 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

Madison County in Florida covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).

3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Madison County?
Madison County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Madison County?
Madison 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 Madison County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Madison County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,570 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Madison County?
The median home build year in Madison County is 1988. 47.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Madison County compare to Florida?
Madison County has an average water safety score of 84/100, which is above the Florida state average of 73/100.

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