Giles County, Tennessee
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Giles County's 10 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Giles County Compares
How Giles County Compares
Giles County scores 14 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Giles 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 11.2%, diabetes 15.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $742, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.294% avg pipe failure probability
51.5% 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: $742
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,026 housing units in Giles 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 Giles County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Giles 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 Giles 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 Giles County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Giles Utility District | 6,985 | 24 |
| 2 | MINOR HILL WATER U.D. | 7,661 | 21 |
| 3 | LYNNVILLE WATER DEPT | 1,348 | 6 |
| 4 | Fairview Utility District | 6,787 | 6 |
| 5 | Pulaski Water System | 10,767 | 4 |
11 total water systems serve Giles County.
All ZIP Codes in Giles County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Giles County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38472 | Lynnville | 68 | C | 2 | $288K |
| 2 | 38473 | Minor Hill | 66 | C | 17 (1 health) | $216K |
| 3 | 38478 | Pulaski | 64 | C | 4 (1 health) | $196K |
| 4 | 38449 | Ardmore | 63 | C | 3 | $219K |
| 5 | 38451 | Culleoka | 53 | D | 0 | $269K |
| 6 | 38453 | Dellrose | 53 | D | 0 | $790K |
| 7 | 38460 | Goodspring | 53 | D | 0 | $177K |
| 8 | 38477 | Prospect | 53 | D | 0 | $204K |
| 9 | 38455 | Elkton | 40 | D | 0 | $213K |
| 10 | 38459 | Frankewing | 40 | D | 0 | $252K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Giles 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 — 51.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Giles County, Tennessee
Overview
Giles County in Tennessee covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).
4 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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)
Updated daily.