Wakulla County, Florida
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water monitoring across Wakulla County's 12 ZIP codes paints a mid-range picture — solid compliance in some zones, documented concerns in others; most violations on record are concentrated in specific prior years rather than spread evenly across the full compliance history, and the overall county grade has held steady in the middle tier without major shifts in either direction.
How Wakulla County Compares
How Wakulla County Compares
Wakulla County scores 7 points below the Florida state average (73/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wakulla County, Florida
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 11.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,421, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.225% avg pipe failure probability
30.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Wakulla County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 health-based).
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: $4,421
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
86,859 housing units in Wakulla 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 Wakulla County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wakulla 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 Wakulla 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 Wakulla County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winco Utilities W/s | 3,545 | 24 |
| 2 | Wakulla Water System (riversink) | 225 | 24 |
| 3 | Mysterious Waters Subdivision | 117 | 24 |
| 4 | City of Sopchoppy | 12,290 | 20 |
| 5 | Panacea Area Water System | 3,020 | 20 |
16 total water systems serve Wakulla County.
All ZIP Codes in Wakulla County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Wakulla County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32326 | Crawfordville | 89 | A | 12 (3 health) | — |
| 2 | 32237 | Jacksonville | 85 | A | 9 | — |
| 3 | 32346 | Panacea | 78 | B | 8 (1 health) | $234K |
| 4 | 32327 | Crawfordville | 74 | B | 12 (3 health) | $216K |
| 5 | 32085 | Saint Augustine | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 6 | 32009 | Bryceville | 65 | C | 0 | $240K |
| 7 | 32086 | Saint Augustine | 60 | C | 0 | $342K |
| 8 | 32095 | Saint Augustine | 60 | C | 0 | $486K |
| 9 | 32092 | Saint Augustine | 55 | C | 0 | $465K |
| 10 | 32355 | Saint Marks | 55 | C | 0 | $271K |
| 11 | 32080 | Saint Augustine | 50 | D | 0 | $498K |
| 12 | 32084 | Saint Augustine | 50 | D | 0 | $295K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wakulla County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wakulla County, Florida
Overview
Wakulla County in Florida covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
4 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 7 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.