Fayette County, Tennessee
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 8 ZIP codes, Fayette County earns a high grade for tap water — most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.
How Fayette County Compares
How Fayette County Compares
Fayette County scores 12 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Fayette County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 15.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $460, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.27% avg pipe failure probability
47.8% 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: $460
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,617 housing units in Fayette 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 Fayette County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OAKLAND WATER DEPT | 14,957 | 6 |
| 2 | Rossville Water System | 1,297 | 6 |
| 3 | Gallaway Water Department | 1,158 | 3 |
| 4 | Moscow Water Department | 821 | 3 |
| 5 | Somerville Water System | 5,020 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Fayette County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Fayette County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38068 | Somerville | 99 | A | 0 | $258K |
| 2 | 38036 | Gallaway | 96 | A | 3 | $188K |
| 3 | 38060 | Oakland | 95 | A | 0 | $294K |
| 4 | 38066 | Rossville | 84 | B | 6 | $324K |
| 5 | 38057 | Moscow | 74 | B | 3 | $298K |
| 6 | 38010 | Braden | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 38048 | Macon | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 38076 | Williston | 66 | C | 0 | $249K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Fayette County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- 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 Fayette County, Tennessee
Overview
Fayette County in Tennessee covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
3 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.