COUNTY REPORT FL

Marion County, Florida

37 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Marion County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Marion County: 37 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.

How Marion County Compares

Marion County61/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

How Marion County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
37
ZIP Codes
54
Water Systems

Marion County scores 19 points below the Florida state average (80/100) and 12 points below the national average (73/100).

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

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
37
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 34431 (78/100)
Lowest ZIP: 34420 (50/100)
$202K
Median Home Value
$612
Avg Remediation (0.30% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Marion 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: 15.2 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 14.9%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,385, largest modeled factor: Wildfire

26% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
26%
Pre-1980 Housing
30/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
11%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,385

Wildfire $1,200/yr
Sea Level Rise $541/yr
Flood $504/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

171,001 housing units in Marion County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 42%
2000+ 32%

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 Marion County

$202K
Median Home Value
$612
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Marion County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Marion County residents

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Marion County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Marion County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

54 water systems mapped to Marion County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Marion County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Marion County

37 ZIP codes tracked in Marion County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 34431 Dunnellon 78 B 13 (1 health) $185K
2 34481 Ocala 65 C 8 $213K
3 34470 Ocala 63 C 23 $172K
4 34471 Ocala 63 C 13 $292K
5 34473 Ocala 62 C 9 $242K
6 34472 Ocala 61 C 23 $186K
7 34474 Ocala 61 C 11 (1 health) $178K
8 34476 Ocala 61 C 12 $260K
9 34479 Ocala 61 C 19 $190K
10 34480 Ocala 59 C 19 $248K
11 34488 Silver Springs 59 C 20 (1 health) $75K
12 34482 Ocala 58 C 18 (1 health) $248K
13 34491 Summerfield 57 C 17 $253K
14 34475 Ocala 51 D 27 (1 health) $170K
15 34420 Belleview 50 D 26 $193K
16 32111 Candler — — —
17 32113 Citra — — 1 $161K
18 32133 Eastlake Weir — — $335K
19 32134 Fort Mc Coy — — 3 $146K
20 32179 Ocklawaha — — 27 (1 health) $163K
21 32182 Orange Springs — — —
22 32183 Ocklawaha — — —
23 32192 Sparr — — —
24 32195 Weirsdale — — 12 $148K
25 32617 Anthony — — $211K
26 32634 Fairfield — — —
27 32663 Lowell — — —
28 32664 Mc Intosh — — $400K
29 32681 Orange Lake — — —
30 32686 Reddick — — 8 $279K
31 34421 Belleview — — —
32 34432 Dunnellon — — 11 $224K
33 34477 Ocala — — —
34 34478 Ocala — — —
35 34483 Ocala — — —
36 34489 Silver Springs — — —
37 34492 Summerfield — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Marion County

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Overview

Marion County in Florida covers 37 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100) across 15 scored records.

21 of 21 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 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 Marion County?
Marion County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Marion County?
We map 54 public water systems to 37 ZIP codes in our data for Marion County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Marion County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Marion County is wildfire. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $2,385 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Marion County?
The median home build year in Marion County is 1986. 26% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Marion County compare to Florida?
Marion County has an average Home Safety Score of 61/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Florida state average of 80/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Marion County, FL: HSS 61/100; 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/marion/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-florida-marion,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Marion County, FL: HSS 61/100; 3 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/marion/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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