COUNTY REPORT FL

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

Wakulla County66/100
Florida avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Wakulla County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 32326 (89/100)
Lowest ZIP: 32084 (50/100)
$295K
Median Home Value
$1,708
Avg Remediation (58% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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 trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2024
6 (6 health)

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

Asthma 9.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
30.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
23%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Sea Level Rise $2,133/yr
Flood $2,000/yr
Energy Code Gap $150/yr

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

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 13%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 48%

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

$295K
Median Home Value
$1,708
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Wakulla County?
Wakulla County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Wakulla County?
Wakulla County is served by 16 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Wakulla County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Wakulla County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,421 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Wakulla County?
The median home build year in Wakulla County is 1995. 30.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Wakulla County compare to Florida?
Wakulla County has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is below the Florida state average of 73/100.

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