COUNTY REPORT TN

Bledsoe County, Tennessee

1 ZIP code · Avg score 98/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Bledsoe County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 1 ZIP code here record few health-based violations.

How Bledsoe County Compares

Bledsoe County98/100
Tennessee avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Bledsoe County Compares

A
County Grade
98/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Bledsoe County scores 29 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 30 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
98
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 37367
$170K
Median Home Value
$300
Avg Remediation (18% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 17.9 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 17.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $270, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.29% avg pipe failure probability

45% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2024
2 (2 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1999
Median Build Year
45%
Pre-1978 Housing
29%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $270

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

4,507 housing units in Bledsoe County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 31%

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 Bledsoe County

$170K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Bledsoe County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Fall Creek Falls U.d. 5,434 2
2 Pikeville Water System 5,346 2
3 Dayton Water Department 25,054 2
4 NORTHWEST UTILITY DISTRICT 20,794 2
5 South Cumberland U.d. 12,233 2

All ZIP Codes in Bledsoe County

1 ZIP code tracked in Bledsoe County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 37367 Pikeville 98 A 2 (1 health) $170K

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Overview

Bledsoe County in Tennessee covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (98/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bledsoe County?
Bledsoe County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Bledsoe County?
Bledsoe County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bledsoe County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bledsoe County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $270 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Bledsoe County?
The median home build year in Bledsoe County is 1999. 45% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Bledsoe County compare to Tennessee?
Bledsoe County has an average water safety score of 98/100, which is above the Tennessee state average of 69/100.

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