Fentress County, Tennessee
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Fentress County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 7 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Fentress County Compares
How Fentress County Compares
Fentress County scores 7 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Fentress County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.2 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 16%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $373, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.269% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk
40.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Fentress County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 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: $373
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,115 housing units in Fentress 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 Fentress County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fentress 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 Fentress 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 Fentress County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALLARDT WATER WORKS | 4,058 | 9 |
| 2 | Fentress County U.d. | 16,845 | 9 |
| 3 | Jamestown Water Department | 3,078 | 9 |
| 4 | Byrdstown Water Department | 8,428 | 9 |
| 5 | Huntsville Utility District | 12,516 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Fentress County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Fentress County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38504 | Allardt | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 38556 | Jamestown | 78 | B | 9 (4 health) | $147K |
| 3 | 37872 | Sunbright | 63 | C | 0 | $120K |
| 4 | 37726 | Deer Lodge | 53 | D | 0 | $167K |
| 5 | 37732 | Elgin | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 37733 | Rugby | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 38565 | Grimsley | 53 | D | 0 | — |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Fentress County, Tennessee
Overview
Fentress County in Tennessee covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
1 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.
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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)
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