DeKalb County, Tennessee
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for DeKalb County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Residents of DeKalb County can read the A-B grade as a starting point and then open their own ZIP report, one of 3 on this site.
How DeKalb County Compares
How DeKalb County Compares
DeKalb County scores 1 points above the Tennessee state average (72/100) and 0 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 15.9%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $460, largest modeled factor: Flood
47% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $460
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,643 housing units in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County
Modeled remediation costs in DeKalb County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 DeKalb County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to DeKalb County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to DeKalb County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
9 water systems mapped to DeKalb County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in DeKalb County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in DeKalb County
3 ZIP codes tracked in DeKalb County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37166 | Smithville | 73 | B | 17 (2 health) | $184K |
| 2 | 37059 | Dowelltown | — | — | 81 (3 health) | $223K |
| 3 | 38569 | Lancaster | — | — | 46 (2 health) | $335K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for DeKalb County
Nothing on this list means a problem exists in your own home: the matches are drawn from county- and ZIP-level records, so a guide shows up because of an area signal, and only testing at your tap describes a specific household.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 DeKalb County, Tennessee
Overview
DeKalb County in Tennessee covers 3 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100) across 1 scored records.
3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.