Cheatham County, Tennessee
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Cheatham County's 6 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.
How Cheatham County Compares
How Cheatham County Compares
Cheatham County scores 9 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cheatham County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 12%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,687, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.242% avg pipe failure probability
44% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Cheatham County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 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: $1,687
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,771 housing units in Cheatham 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 Cheatham County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cheatham 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 Cheatham 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 Cheatham County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Road Utility District | 3,613 | 3 |
| 2 | SECOND SOUTH CHEATHAM U.D. | 9,243 | 3 |
| 3 | Ashland City Water Department | 9,173 | 2 |
| 4 | METRO WATER SERVICES | 778,153 | 2 |
| 5 | Harpeth Valley U.d. | 64,359 | 2 |
11 total water systems serve Cheatham County.
All ZIP Codes in Cheatham County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Cheatham County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37082 | Kingston Springs | 76 | B | 1 | $358K |
| 2 | 37015 | Ashland City | 67 | C | 2 | $260K |
| 3 | 37187 | White Bluff | 63 | C | 0 | $283K |
| 4 | 37062 | Fairview | 55 | C | 0 | $345K |
| 5 | 37035 | Chapmansboro | 50 | D | 0 | $237K |
| 6 | 37143 | Pegram | 50 | D | 0 | $342K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cheatham County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cheatham County, Tennessee
Overview
Cheatham County in Tennessee covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
2 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.