Dickson County, Tennessee
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Dickson County's 7 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.
How Dickson County Compares
How Dickson County Compares
Dickson County scores 1 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Dickson County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $617, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.259% avg pipe failure probability
46.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Dickson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 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: $617
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
19,537 housing units in Dickson 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 Dickson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dickson 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 Dickson 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 Dickson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WATER AUTH OF DICKSON COUNTY | 66,725 | 6 |
| 2 | Sylvia-tn City-pond U.d. | 6,738 | 6 |
| 3 | VANLEER WATER DEPARTMENT | 3,831 | 3 |
| 4 | BON AQUA-LYLES U.D. | 12,701 | 3 |
| 5 | Centerville Water System | 11,011 | 3 |
9 total water systems serve Dickson County.
All ZIP Codes in Dickson County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Dickson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37181 | Vanleer | 83 | B | 0 | $173K |
| 2 | 37056 | Dickson | 82 | B | 3 | — |
| 3 | 37055 | Dickson | 72 | B | 3 | $258K |
| 4 | 37029 | Burns | 63 | C | 0 | $362K |
| 5 | 37036 | Charlotte | 63 | C | 0 | $255K |
| 6 | 37051 | Cumberland Furnace | 63 | C | 0 | $230K |
| 7 | 37165 | Slayden | 53 | D | 0 | $138K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dickson County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- 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 Dickson County, Tennessee
Overview
Dickson County in Tennessee covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
2 of 7 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.