Washington County, Florida
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Although county size varies, Washington County's 2 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Washington County Compares
How Washington County Compares
Washington 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
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 15.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,570, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.335% avg pipe failure probability
51.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Washington County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 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: $2,570
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,361 housing units in Washington 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 Washington County
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Washington County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wausau, Town of | 361 | 30 |
| 2 | City of Chipley, | 3,660 | 28 |
| 3 | Northwest Florida Reception Center | 2,500 | 28 |
| 4 | Sunny Hills Utility Company | 1,458 | 28 |
All ZIP Codes in Washington County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32463 | Wausau | 91 | A | 2 | $94K |
| 2 | 32428 | Chipley | 65 | C | 28 (11 health) | $158K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Washington County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Washington County in Florida covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 11 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.