Dyer County, Tennessee
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Although county size varies, Dyer County's 7 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Dyer County Compares
How Dyer County Compares
Dyer County scores 15 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Dyer County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 14.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,610, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.318% avg pipe failure probability
65.3% 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: $1,610
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,241 housing units in Dyer 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 Dyer County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dyer 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 Dyer 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 Dyer County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elbridge Water Association | 3,239 | 5 |
| 2 | Obion Water Department | 1,615 | 5 |
| 3 | TROY WATER SYSTEM | 2,096 | 5 |
| 4 | Hornbeak Utility District | 1,416 | 5 |
| 5 | Dyersburg Water Department | 19,970 | 1 |
13 total water systems serve Dyer County.
All ZIP Codes in Dyer County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Dyer County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38025 | Dyersburg | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 38059 | Newbern | 93 | A | 1 | $146K |
| 3 | 38080 | Ridgely | 90 | A | 0 | $80K |
| 4 | 38024 | Dyersburg | 85 | A | 0 | $171K |
| 5 | 38240 | Obion | 85 | A | 5 | $99K |
| 6 | 38047 | Lenox | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 7 | 38030 | Finley | 65 | C | 0 | $171K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dyer County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65.3% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Dyer County, Tennessee
Overview
Dyer County in Tennessee covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).
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.