COUNTY REPORT TN

Cumberland County, Tennessee

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Across all 8 ZIP codes in Cumberland County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Cumberland County Compares

Cumberland County89/100
Tennessee avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Cumberland County Compares

A
County Grade
89/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Cumberland County scores 20 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
89
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 38557 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 38553 (66/100)
$195K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Avg Remediation (77% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Cumberland County, Tennessee

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 17.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 17.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $358, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.219% avg pipe failure probability

42% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1994
Median Build Year
42%
Pre-1978 Housing
22%
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: $358

Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Flood $50/yr
Water / Lead $38/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

29,629 housing units in Cumberland County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 35%

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 Cumberland County

$195K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.2% (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 Cumberland County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Cumberland Plateau Water Authority 22,673 5
2 CROSSVILLE WATER DEPT 31,973 5
3 South Cumberland U.d. 12,233 5
4 West Cumberland U.d. 5,659 3
5 MONTEREY WATER DEPT 5,072 2

8 total water systems serve Cumberland County.

All ZIP Codes in Cumberland County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Cumberland County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 38557 Crossville 99 A 1
2 38558 Crossville 99 A 1 $320K
3 38572 Crossville 99 A 1 $195K
4 38555 Crossville 95 A 1 $221K
5 38571 Crossville 95 A 1 $209K
6 38578 Pleasant Hill 95 A 0 $163K
7 37723 Crab Orchard 66 C 0 $130K
8 38553 Clarkrange 66 C 0 $164K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Cumberland County

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Overview

Cumberland County in Tennessee covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).

5 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Cumberland County?
Cumberland County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cumberland County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cumberland County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $358 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cumberland County?
The median home build year in Cumberland County is 1994. 42% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cumberland County compare to Tennessee?
Cumberland County has an average water safety score of 89/100, which is above the Tennessee state average of 69/100.

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