Ocala, FL Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
14 ZIP codes · 182 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 14 ZIP codes across Ocala, FL. The area averages a grade C (60/100); 11 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Ocala, FL. We compared 14 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 (60/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 10 | 91% |
| D | 1 | 9% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Ocala ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34481 | 65 | C | 8 | 0.0083 mg/L |
| 2 | 34470 | 63 | C | 23 | 0.0012 mg/L |
| 3 | 34471 | 63 | C | 13 | 0.0051 mg/L |
| 4 | 34473 | 62 | C | 9 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 5 | 34472 | 61 | C | 23 | 0.0047 mg/L |
| 6 | 34474 | 61 | C | 11 | 0.0083 mg/L |
| 7 | 34476 | 61 | C | 12 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 8 | 34479 | 61 | C | 19 | 0.0048 mg/L |
| 9 | 34480 | 59 | C | 19 | 0.0051 mg/L |
| 10 | 34482 | 58 | C | 18 | 0.0018 mg/L |
| 11 | 34475 | 51 | D | 27 | 0.0048 mg/L |
| 12 | 34477 | — | — | — | No data |
| 13 | 34478 | — | — | — | No data |
| 14 | 34483 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 8 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 182 total violations across Ocala
- 3 health-based violations
- 11 of 11 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 11 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | 50 | 11 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 37 | 9 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 29 | 11 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 16 | 8 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16 | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Ocala?
ZIP code 34481 has the highest safety score in Ocala at 65/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Ocala water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 11 directly mapped ZIP records, 182 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 11 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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