Cocke County, Tennessee
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Cocke County, 6 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality — national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.
How Cocke County Compares
How Cocke County Compares
Cocke County scores 0 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cocke County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.6 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 17.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,090, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.28% avg pipe failure probability
48% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,090
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
18,062 housing units in Cocke 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 Cocke County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cocke 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 Cocke 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 Cocke County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEWPORT UTILITIES BOARD | 34,925 | 5 |
| 2 | Sevier County Water Department | 6,194 | 5 |
| 3 | Webb Creek Utility District | 1,737 | 5 |
| 4 | East Sevier County U.d. | 815 | 5 |
| 5 | Venture Out at Gatlinburg | 328 | 5 |
8 total water systems serve Cocke County.
All ZIP Codes in Cocke County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Cocke County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37822 | Newport | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 37821 | Newport | 78 | B | 0 | $128K |
| 3 | 37722 | Cosby | 71 | B | 5 | $176K |
| 4 | 37713 | Bybee | 63 | C | 0 | $137K |
| 5 | 37843 | Parrottsville | 63 | C | 0 | $165K |
| 6 | 37727 | Del Rio | 55 | C | 0 | $100K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cocke County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- 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 Cocke County, Tennessee
Overview
Cocke County in Tennessee covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
1 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.