Santa Rosa County, Florida
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent assessments, Santa Rosa County's 9 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Santa Rosa County Compares
How Santa Rosa County Compares
Santa Rosa County scores 0 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Santa Rosa County, Florida
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.6 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 10.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,502, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.236% avg pipe failure probability
42.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,502
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
73,387 housing units in Santa Rosa County
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 Santa Rosa County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Santa Rosa County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MILTON, CITY OF WATER SYSTEM | 21,241 | 39 |
| 2 | Point Baker Water System, Inc. | 11,318 | 39 |
| 3 | Navarre Beach Water System | 6,196 | 32 |
| 4 | Bagdad-garcon Point Water System | 10,896 | 28 |
| 5 | East Milton Water System | 17,292 | 28 |
11 total water systems serve Santa Rosa County.
All ZIP Codes in Santa Rosa County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Santa Rosa County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32562 | Gulf Breeze | 88 | A | 1 | — |
| 2 | 32565 | Jay | 81 | B | 11 | $215K |
| 3 | 32572 | Milton | 81 | B | 7 | — |
| 4 | 32530 | Bagdad | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 5 | 32563 | Gulf Breeze | 73 | B | 1 | $363K |
| 6 | 32570 | Milton | 66 | C | 7 | $241K |
| 7 | 32571 | Milton | 66 | C | 7 | $282K |
| 8 | 32566 | Navarre | 64 | C | 4 | $361K |
| 9 | 32583 | Milton | 61 | C | 7 | $230K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Santa Rosa County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Santa Rosa County, Florida
Overview
Santa Rosa County in Florida covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
8 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.