COUNTY REPORT FL

St. Lucie County, Florida

21 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for St. Lucie County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

St. Lucie County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 21 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.

How St. Lucie County Compares

St. Lucie County76/100
Florida avg80/100
National avg73/100

How St. Lucie County Compares

B
County Grade
76/100
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

St. Lucie County scores 4 points below the Florida state average (80/100) and 3 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:

B
County Grade
76
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 34953 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 34982 (67/100)
$294K
Median Home Value
$2,052
Avg Remediation (70% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: St. Lucie 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: 13.9 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 14.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,198, driven primarily by sea_level

41.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2022
1 (1 health)
2023
2 (2 health)
2024
6 (6 health)
2025
32 (32 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 32 violations. Past 5 years: 41 total (41 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 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
41.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
32/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
10%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $5,198

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,953/yr
Energy Code Gap $282/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

159,196 housing units in St. Lucie County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 39%
2000+ 38%

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 St. Lucie County

$294K
Median Home Value
$2,052
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie County residents

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving St. Lucie County

8 community water systems serving St. Lucie County.

Show all 8 water systems

13 total water systems serve St. Lucie County.

Systems with the most violations in St. Lucie County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in St. Lucie County

21 ZIP codes tracked in St. Lucie County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 34953 Port Saint Lucie 95 A 33 $327K
2 34987 Port Saint Lucie 93 A 48 $430K
3 34983 Port Saint Lucie 86 A 74 $294K
4 34986 Port Saint Lucie 85 A 62 $368K
5 34984 Port Saint Lucie 83 B 83 (1 health) $325K
6 34945 Fort Pierce 76 B 48 $286K
7 34947 Fort Pierce 75 B 32 $203K
8 34950 Fort Pierce 75 B 32 $176K
9 34949 Fort Pierce 74 B 42 (1 health) $428K
10 34981 Fort Pierce 70 B 65 $369K
11 34946 Fort Pierce 67 C 93 (1 health) $128K
12 34951 Fort Pierce 67 C 93 (1 health) $230K
13 34952 Port Saint Lucie 67 C 98 (4 health) $242K
14 34957 Jensen Beach 67 C 127 (4 health) $379K
15 34982 Fort Pierce 67 C 118 (1 health) $228K
16 33448 Delray Beach
17 34948 Fort Pierce
18 34954 Fort Pierce
19 34979 Fort Pierce
20 34985 Port Saint Lucie
21 34988 Port Saint Lucie

Recommended Buyer Guides for St. Lucie County

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Overview

St. Lucie County in Florida covers 21 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100) across 15 scored records.

15 of 15 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 7 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 St. Lucie County?
St. Lucie County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 21 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve St. Lucie County?
St. Lucie County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 21 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in St. Lucie County?
The primary environmental risk factor in St. Lucie County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,198 per homeowner.
How old are homes in St. Lucie County?
The median home build year in St. Lucie County is 1982. 41.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does St. Lucie County compare to Florida?
St. Lucie County has an average Home Safety Score of 76/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Florida state average of 80/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). St. Lucie County, FL: HSS 76/100; 7 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/st-lucie/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{St. Lucie County, FL: HSS 76/100; 7 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/st-lucie/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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