COUNTY REPORT FL

Martin County, Florida

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Spanning 12 ZIP codes, Martin County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.

How Martin County Compares

Martin County74/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Martin County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
24
Water Systems

Martin County scores 1 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 34956 (90/100)
Lowest ZIP: 33956 (50/100)
$365K
Median Home Value
$1,933
Avg Remediation (53% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Martin 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: 13.6 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 13.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,458, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.332% avg pipe failure probability, 8% of ZIPs at high risk

56% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2022
3 (3 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
3 (3 health)
2025
21 (21 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 21 violations. Past 5 years: 28 total (28 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 27.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
56%
Pre-1978 Housing
33%
Pipe Failure Probability
8%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $5,458

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,783/yr
Wildfire $375/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

80,865 housing units in Martin County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 47%
2000+ 19%

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 Martin County

$365K
Median Home Value
$1,933
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 27.3% (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 Martin County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Martin Company Utilities 104,105 442
2 South Martin Regional Utilities 27,000 202
3 Stuart, City of - Water Plant 16,841 196
4 Sailfish Point 1,145 196
5 St. Lucie Falls 499 196

24 total water systems serve Martin County.

All ZIP Codes in Martin County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Martin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 34956 Indiantown 90 A 59 (2 health) $204K
2 33475 Hobe Sound 87 A 65 (2 health)
3 34958 Jensen Beach 87 A 61 (2 health)
4 34995 Stuart 81 B 49
5 34991 Palm City 78 B 38 (1 health)
6 33469 Jupiter 76 B 23 (1 health) $553K
7 33455 Hobe Sound 72 B 65 (2 health) $396K
8 34994 Stuart 66 C 49 $249K
9 34996 Stuart 66 C 49 $409K
10 34997 Stuart 66 C 49 $335K
11 34990 Palm City 63 C 38 (1 health) $558K
12 33956 Saint James City 50 D 0 $285K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Martin 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

Martin County in Florida covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).

11 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Martin County?
Martin County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 12 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Martin County?
Martin County is served by 24 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Martin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Martin County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,458 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Martin County?
The median home build year in Martin County is 1985. 56% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Martin County compare to Florida?
Martin County has an average water safety score of 74/100, which is above the Florida state average of 73/100.

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