Sumter County, Florida
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike many counties its size, Sumter County keeps violation rates low — all 9 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Sumter County Compares
How Sumter County Compares
Sumter County scores 9 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Sumter County, Florida
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16 (asthma 8.8%, diabetes 16%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,694, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.238% avg pipe failure probability, 11% of ZIPs at high risk
32.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Sumter County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 35 violations. Past 5 years: 61 total (61 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
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: $2,694
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
78,532 housing units in Sumter 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 Sumter County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WILDWOOD, CITY OF (7 WPS) | 25,941 | 47 |
| 2 | Bushnell, City of (2 Wps) | 3,047 | 45 |
| 3 | Sumterville Water Treatment Plant | 500 | 41 |
| 4 | Villages of Lake-sumter - Wtps 1, 3, ; 5 | 18,675 | 34 |
| 5 | South Sumter Utilities | 24,278 | 34 |
27 total water systems serve Sumter County.
All ZIP Codes in Sumter County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Sumter County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33514 | Center Hill | 95 | A | 1 | $200K |
| 2 | 32162 | The Villages | 91 | A | 13 (1 health) | $358K |
| 3 | 32163 | The Villages | 91 | A | 13 (1 health) | $473K |
| 4 | 33538 | Lake Panasoffkee | 88 | A | 4 | $157K |
| 5 | 34785 | Wildwood | 86 | A | 8 (1 health) | $211K |
| 6 | 33597 | Webster | 85 | A | 1 | $215K |
| 7 | 33585 | Sumterville | 71 | B | 13 (9 health) | $214K |
| 8 | 33513 | Bushnell | 66 | C | 26 (9 health) | $214K |
| 9 | 34484 | Oxford | 66 | C | 0 | $376K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sumter County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Sumter County, Florida
Overview
Sumter County in Florida covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
8 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 21 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.