COUNTY REPORT FL

Marion County, Florida

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

ZipCheckup grade for Marion County: C.

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

For most households in Marion County, the 37 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.

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 Last verified:

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
37
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 34431 (78/100)
Lowest ZIP: 34420 (50/100)
$202K
Median Home Value
$1,883
Avg Remediation (93% 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%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,476, driven primarily by wildfire

48.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2024
1 (1 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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 9.8% (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
48.4%
Pre-1978 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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,476

Wildfire $1,200/yr
Sea Level Rise $541/yr
Flood $488/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
$1,883
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Marion 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 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 serving Marion County

8 community water systems serving Marion County.

Show all 8 water systems

54 total water systems serve Marion County.

Systems with the most violations in Marion County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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

Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.

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?
Marion County is served by 54 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 37 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Marion County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Marion County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,476 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Marion County?
The median home build year in Marion County is 1986. 48.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and 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
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Marion County, FL: HSS 61/100; 3 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/marion/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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