COUNTY REPORT FL

Putnam County, Florida

19 ZIP codes · Avg score 96/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Putnam County: A.

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

Across all 19 ZIP codes in Putnam County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Putnam County Compares

Putnam County96/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

How Putnam County Compares

A
County Grade
96/100
Avg Safety Score
19
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Putnam County scores 16 points above the Florida state average (80/100) and 23 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
96
Avg Safety Score
19
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 32181 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 32177 (93/100)
$133K
Median Home Value
$1,507
Avg Remediation (113% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Putnam 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: 16.7 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 17.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,134, driven primarily by sea_level

50.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↓ Improving trend

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

2021
5 (5 health)
2022
28 (28 health)
2023
6 (6 health)
2024
8 (8 health)
2025
18 (18 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 28 violations. Past 5 years: 65 total (65 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
50.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
35/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
27%
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: $5,134

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,246/yr
Wildfire $868/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

38,981 housing units in Putnam County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 40%
2000+ 20%

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 Putnam County

$133K
Median Home Value
$1,507
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Putnam County

8 community water systems serving Putnam County.

Show all 8 water systems

14 total water systems serve Putnam County.

Systems with the most violations in Putnam County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Putnam County

19 ZIP codes tracked in Putnam County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 32181 Pomona Park 99 A 3 $102K
2 32177 Palatka 93 A 36 (16 health) $159K
3 32007 Bostwick
4 32112 Crescent City 59 (21 health) $150K
5 32131 East Palatka 51 (3 health) $222K
6 32138 Grandin
7 32139 Georgetown 48 (20 health) $129K
8 32140 Florahome 5 $123K
9 32145 Hastings 2 $194K
10 32147 Hollister 5 $114K
11 32148 Interlachen 6 $88K
12 32149 Edgar
13 32157 Lake Como 0 $137K
14 32178 Palatka
15 32185 Putnam Hall
16 32187 San Mateo 49 (3 health) $124K
17 32189 Satsuma 52 (3 health) $118K
18 32193 Welaka 0 $272K
19 32640 Hawthorne 5 $154K

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Overview

Putnam County in Florida covers 19 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (96/100) across 2 scored records.

12 of 14 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 40 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 Putnam County?
Putnam County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 19 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Putnam County?
Putnam County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 19 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Putnam County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Putnam County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,134 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Putnam County?
The median home build year in Putnam County is 1983. 50.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Putnam County compare to Florida?
Putnam County has an average Home Safety Score of 96/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Florida state average of 80/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Putnam County, FL: HSS 96/100; Lead Above EPA Limits. https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/putnam/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Putnam County, FL: HSS 96/100; Lead Above EPA Limits}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/putnam/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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