Coffee County, Tennessee
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike top-rated counties, Coffee County's 5 ZIP codes carry a fair number of documented violations — chlorine compliance and disinfection byproduct limits are the categories most often cited in recent data.
How Coffee County Compares
How Coffee County Compares
Coffee 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: Coffee County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 13.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $352, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.285% avg pipe failure probability
51% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Coffee County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (5 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: $352
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,369 housing units in Coffee 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 Coffee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Coffee 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 Coffee 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 Coffee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANCHESTER WATER DEPARTMENT | 24,975 | 22 |
| 2 | Hillsville Utility District | 11,325 | 22 |
| 3 | Stacey Ann's Mhp | 148 | 22 |
| 4 | West Warren-viola U.d. | 19,009 | 11 |
| 5 | TULLAHOMA UTILITIES AUTHORITY | 30,958 | 0 |
8 total water systems serve Coffee County.
All ZIP Codes in Coffee County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Coffee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37349 | Manchester | 69 | C | 11 | — |
| 2 | 37355 | Manchester | 64 | C | 11 | $238K |
| 3 | 37342 | Hillsboro | 63 | C | 0 | $224K |
| 4 | 37360 | Normandy | 53 | D | 0 | $242K |
| 5 | 37389 | Arnold Afb | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Coffee County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Coffee County, Tennessee
Overview
Coffee County in Tennessee covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
2 of 5 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.