COUNTY REPORT FL

Washington County, Florida

3 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 3 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 3 tracked ZIP records scored
3
ZIP Codes
$114K
Median Home Value
$1,833
Avg Remediation (161% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 15.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,420, driven primarily by sea_level

46% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
6 (6 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
6 (6 health)
2024
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 22 total (22 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 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
46%
Pre-1978 Housing
33/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $2,420

Sea Level Rise $1,267/yr
Flood $733/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,705 housing units in Washington County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 22%

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 Washington County

$114K
Median Home Value
$1,833
Est. Remediation Cost
1.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Washington 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 Washington County residents

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Washington County

5 community water systems serving Washington County.

Systems with the most violations in Washington County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Washington County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 32428 Chipley 24 (11 health) $158K
2 32437 Ebro 21 (11 health) $114K
3 32463 Wausau $94K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Washington County

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Overview

Washington County in Florida covers 3 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 11 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

How many water systems serve Washington County?
Washington County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Washington County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Washington County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,420 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Washington County?
The median home build year in Washington County is 1985. 46% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Washington County, Florida Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/washington/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Washington County, Florida Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/washington/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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