COUNTY REPORT TN

Dyer County, Tennessee

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 97/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Dyer County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Although county size varies, Dyer County's 10 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Dyer County Compares

Dyer County97/100
Tennessee avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Dyer County Compares

A
County Grade
97/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Dyer County scores 25 points above the Tennessee state average (72/100) and 24 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 Last verified:

A
County Grade
97
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 38059 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 38080 (97/100)
$146K
Median Home Value
$1,475
Avg Remediation (101% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 14.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,435, driven primarily by flood

60.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
60.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
35/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
44%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,435

Flood $1,257/yr
Energy Code Gap $450/yr
Water / Lead $131/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

17,678 housing units in Dyer County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 31%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 15%

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

$146K
Median Home Value
$1,475
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Dyer County

8 community water systems serving Dyer County.

Show all 8 water systems

11 total water systems serve Dyer County.

Systems with the most violations in Dyer County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Dyer County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Dyer County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 38059 Newbern 98 A 2 $146K
2 38024 Dyersburg 97 A 3 $171K
3 38080 Ridgely 97 A 9 (1 health) $80K
4 38007 Bogota
5 38025 Dyersburg
6 38030 Finley 6 $171K
7 38047 Lenox
8 38070 Tigrett $185K
9 38240 Obion 8 $99K
10 38259 Trimble 1 $101K

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.

Overview

Dyer County in Tennessee covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (97/100) across 3 scored records.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Dyer County?
Dyer County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 10 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Dyer County?
Dyer County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Dyer County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Dyer County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,435 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Dyer County?
The median home build year in Dyer County is 1974. 60.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Dyer County compare to Tennessee?
Dyer County has an average Home Safety Score of 97/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Tennessee state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Dyer County, TN: HSS 97/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/tennessee/dyer/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-tennessee-dyer,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Dyer County, TN: HSS 97/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/tennessee/dyer/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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