COUNTY REPORT FL

Manatee County, Florida

33 ZIP codes · Avg score 97/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Manatee County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Within Manatee County, all 33 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety - violations are infrequent and typically minor.

How Manatee County Compares

Manatee County97/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

How Manatee County Compares

A
County Grade
97/100
Avg Safety Score
33
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Manatee County scores 17 points above the Florida state average (80/100) and 24 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
County Grade
97
Avg Safety Score
33
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 34201 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 33510 (83/100)
$420K
Median Home Value
$2,144
Avg Remediation (51% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Manatee County, Florida

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14 (asthma 9.1%, diabetes 14%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,975, driven primarily by sea_level

40.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2025
22 (22 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 22 violations. Past 5 years: 24 total (24 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 9.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
40.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
29/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
14%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,975

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,948/yr
Energy Code Gap $287/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

228,917 housing units in Manatee County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 34%

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 Manatee County

$420K
Median Home Value
$2,144
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Manatee County

8 community water systems serving Manatee County.

Show all 8 water systems

9 total water systems serve Manatee County.

Systems with the most violations in Manatee County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Manatee County

33 ZIP codes tracked in Manatee County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 34201 Bradenton 100 A 2 $622K
2 34202 Bradenton 100 A 2 $621K
3 34207 Bradenton 100 A 2 $122K
4 34211 Bradenton 100 A 2 $601K
5 34216 Anna Maria 100 A 2 $1154K
6 34217 Bradenton Beach 100 A 2 $636K
7 34219 Parrish 100 A 2 $420K
8 34222 Ellenton 100 A 2 $194K
9 34243 Sarasota 100 A 2 $395K
10 34250 Terra Ceia 100 A 2 $921K
11 34203 Bradenton 99 A 4 $303K
12 34205 Bradenton 99 A 4 $237K
13 34208 Bradenton 99 A 4 $304K
14 34212 Bradenton 99 A 4 $478K
15 34228 Longboat Key 96 A 9 $959K
16 34221 Palmetto 93 A 14 (1 health) $298K
17 34209 Bradenton 91 A 17 (1 health) $357K
18 34210 Bradenton 91 A 17 (1 health) $280K
19 34215 Cortez 91 A 15 (1 health) $722K
20 33510 Brandon 83 B 1 $275K
21 33508 Brandon
22 33509 Brandon
23 34204 Bradenton
24 34206 Bradenton
25 34218 Holmes Beach
26 34220 Palmetto
27 34251 Myakka City 2 $506K
28 34260 Sarasota
29 34264 Oneco
30 34270 Tallevast
31 34280 Bradenton
32 34281 Bradenton
33 34282 Bradenton

Recommended Buyer Guides for Manatee 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

Manatee County in Florida covers 33 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (97/100) across 20 scored records.

21 of 21 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Manatee County?
Manatee County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 33 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Manatee County?
Manatee County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 33 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Manatee County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Manatee County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,975 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Manatee County?
The median home build year in Manatee County is 1986. 40.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Manatee County compare to Florida?
Manatee County has an average Home Safety Score of 97/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Florida state average of 80/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Manatee County, FL: HSS 97/100; 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/manatee/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Manatee County, FL: HSS 97/100; 2 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/manatee/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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