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
How Bledsoe County Compares
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
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Bledsoe County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $270
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
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
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
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.