COUNTY REPORT FL

Nassau County, Florida

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Covering 6 ZIP codes, Nassau County earns a high grade for tap water — most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.

How Nassau County Compares

Nassau County86/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Nassau County Compares

A
County Grade
86/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
12
Water Systems

Nassau County scores 13 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
86
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 32041 (94/100)
Lowest ZIP: 32034 (77/100)
$264K
Median Home Value
$1,533
Avg Remediation (58% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Nassau County, Florida

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

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 11.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,150, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.235% avg pipe failure probability

29.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1996
Median Build Year
29.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
24%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $2,150

Flood $1,300/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

40,592 housing units in Nassau County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 14%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 45%

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 Nassau County

$264K
Median Home Value
$1,533
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.7% (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 Nassau County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Green Acres of Yulee 160 48
2 Teakwood Mhp 80 48
3 Amelia Pines (aka Duck Pond) 60 48
4 Jea: Lofton Oaks Grid 24,318 27
5 Hilliard Wtp 3,036 22

12 total water systems serve Nassau County.

All ZIP Codes in Nassau County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Nassau County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 32041 Yulee 94 A 24 (1 health)
2 32035 Fernandina Beach 92 A 3
3 32097 Yulee 86 A 24 (1 health) $293K
4 32011 Callahan 85 A 0 $235K
5 32046 Hilliard 82 B 22 (2 health) $215K
6 32034 Fernandina Beach 77 B 3 $484K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Nassau 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

Nassau County in Florida covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).

5 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Nassau County?
Nassau County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Nassau County?
Nassau County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Nassau County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Nassau County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,150 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Nassau County?
The median home build year in Nassau County is 1996. 29.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Nassau County compare to Florida?
Nassau County has an average water safety score of 86/100, which is above the Florida state average of 73/100.

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