Neighborhood Report Grade C

Lake Wales, FL Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded

3 ZIP codes · 298 EPA violations

Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow

ZipCheckup compares 3 ZIP codes across Lake Wales, FL. The area averages a grade C (58/100); 3 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.

Home-safety conditions vary across Lake Wales, FL. We compared 3 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.

City Overview: Grade C (58/100)

Grade Neighborhoods %
A 0 0%
B 0 0%
C 2 67%
D 1 33%
F 0 0%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in Lake Wales ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank ZIP Code Score Grade Violations Lead Risk
1 33898 67 C 153 0.0020 mg/L
2 33853 57 C 25 0.0010 mg/L
3 33859 50 D 120 0.0075 mg/L

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

  • 1 neighborhoods score better than county average
  • 2 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

  • 298 total violations across Lake Wales
  • 17 health-based violations
  • 3 of 3 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
  • 0 of 3 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Violations ZIPs
Consumer Confidence Report Rule 130 3
Total Coliform 123 3
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 14 3
Stage 1 DBP Rule 9 3
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 8 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Lake Wales?

ZIP code 33898 has the highest safety score in Lake Wales at 67/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.

Is Lake Wales water safe to drink?

The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 3 directly mapped ZIP records, 298 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 3 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.

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Data Sources

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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Lake Wales, FL Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded. https://zipcheckup.com/neighborhoods/fl/lake-wales/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-neighborhoods-fl-lake-wales,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lake Wales, FL Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/neighborhoods/fl/lake-wales/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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