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
How Cumberland County Compares
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
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.
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
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: $358
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
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
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
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
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cumberland County, Tennessee
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.