Walton County, Florida
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to state averages, Walton County scores well — its 12 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.
How Walton County Compares
How Walton County Compares
Walton County scores 5 points above the Florida state average (73/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Walton County, Florida
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,523, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.225% avg pipe failure probability
36.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Walton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 17 total (17 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
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: $4,523
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
70,348 housing units in Walton 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 Walton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Walton 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 Walton 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 Walton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Defuniak Springs W/s, | 12,243 | 43 |
| 2 | City of Freeport, | 12,020 | 33 |
| 3 | North Bay Water System | 3,171 | 33 |
| 4 | Argyle Water System, Inc. | 1,157 | 30 |
| 5 | Mossy Head Water Works, Inc. | 4,386 | 28 |
20 total water systems serve Walton County.
All ZIP Codes in Walton County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Walton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32538 | Paxton | 94 | A | 5 | — |
| 2 | 32412 | Panama City | 91 | A | 14 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 32435 | Defuniak Springs | 91 | A | 14 (1 health) | $186K |
| 4 | 32433 | Defuniak Springs | 86 | A | 14 (1 health) | $152K |
| 5 | 32455 | Ponce De Leon | 81 | B | 2 | $111K |
| 6 | 32464 | Westville | 75 | B | 15 (1 health) | $111K |
| 7 | 32434 | Mossy Head | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 8 | 32459 | Santa Rosa Beach | 73 | B | 1 | $613K |
| 9 | 32462 | Vernon | 73 | B | 9 | $175K |
| 10 | 32550 | Miramar Beach | 71 | B | 2 | $680K |
| 11 | 32541 | Destin | 67 | C | 4 | $499K |
| 12 | 32439 | Freeport | 66 | C | 8 | $344K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Walton County, Florida
Overview
Walton County in Florida covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
11 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.