COUNTY REPORT FL

Sarasota County, Florida

33 ZIP codes · Avg score 94/100 · Grade A

ZipCheckup grade for Sarasota County: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

In Sarasota County, where this site follows 33 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.

How Sarasota County Compares

Sarasota County94/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

How Sarasota County Compares

A
County Grade
94/100
Avg Safety Score
33
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

Sarasota County scores 14 points above the Florida state average (80/100) and 21 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

A
County Grade
94
Avg Safety Score
33
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 34229 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 34293 (82/100)
$361K
Median Home Value
$500
Avg Remediation (0.14% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sarasota 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: 14 (asthma 9.1%, diabetes 13%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $4,879, largest modeled factor: Sea Level

35% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 29.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
35%
Pre-1980 Housing
23/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
3%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,879

Sea Level Rise $2,636/yr
Flood $1,880/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

274,223 housing units in Sarasota County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 33%

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 Sarasota County

$361K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Sarasota County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Sarasota County residents

Asthma 9.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 29.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Sarasota County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Sarasota County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

17 water systems mapped to Sarasota County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Sarasota County

4 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Sarasota County

33 ZIP codes tracked in Sarasota County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 34229 Osprey 100 A 0 $636K
2 34231 Sarasota 100 A 0 $363K
3 34232 Sarasota 100 A 0 $333K
4 34234 Sarasota 100 A 2 $223K
5 34235 Sarasota 100 A 0 $338K
6 34236 Sarasota 100 A 0 $917K
7 34237 Sarasota 100 A 0 $234K
8 34238 Sarasota 100 A 0 $533K
9 34240 Sarasota 100 A 0 $622K
10 34242 Sarasota 100 A 0 $996K
11 34275 Nokomis 100 A 0 $436K
12 34285 Venice 100 A 0 $295K
13 34292 Venice 100 A 0 $417K
14 34233 Sarasota 99 A 1 $364K
15 34241 Sarasota 99 A 1 $480K
16 34223 Englewood 83 B 0 $358K
17 34239 Sarasota 83 B 0 $418K
18 33578 Riverview 82 B 4 $298K
19 34286 North Port 82 B 3 $318K
20 34287 North Port 82 B 3 $235K
21 34288 North Port 82 B 3 $333K
22 34291 North Port 82 B 3 $327K
23 34293 Venice 82 B 3 $368K
24 33595 Valrico — — —
25 34272 Laurel — — —
26 34274 Nokomis — — —
27 34276 Sarasota — — —
28 34277 Sarasota — — —
29 34278 Sarasota — — —
30 34284 Venice — — —
31 34289 North Port — — 3 $338K
32 34290 North Port — — —
33 34295 Englewood — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Sarasota County

Nothing on this list means a problem exists in your own home: the matches are drawn from county- and ZIP-level records, so a guide shows up because of an area signal, and only testing at your tap describes a specific household.

Overview

Sarasota County in Florida covers 33 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (94/100) across 23 scored records.

10 of 24 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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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 Sarasota County?
Sarasota County receives an average Home Safety grade of A from its scored ZIP records (33 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Sarasota County?
We map 17 public water systems to 33 ZIP codes in our data for Sarasota County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sarasota County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Sarasota County is sea level. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $4,879 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Sarasota County?
The median home build year in Sarasota County is 1988. 35% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Sarasota County compare to Florida?
Sarasota County has an average Home Safety Score of 94/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Florida state average of 80/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sarasota County, FL: HSS 94/100; 10 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/sarasota/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-florida-sarasota,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sarasota County, FL: HSS 94/100; 10 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/sarasota/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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