Greene County, Tennessee
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water monitoring across Greene County's 9 ZIP codes paints a mid-range picture — solid compliance in some zones, documented concerns in others; most violations on record are concentrated in specific prior years rather than spread evenly across the full compliance history, and the overall county grade has held steady in the middle tier without major shifts in either direction.
How Greene County Compares
How Greene County Compares
Greene County scores 10 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Greene County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 15.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $763, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.307% avg pipe failure probability
56.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Greene County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 24 violations. Past 5 years: 25 total (25 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: $763
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
33,813 housing units in Greene 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 Greene County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glen Hills Utility District | 17,355 | 4 |
| 2 | North Greene Utilities, Inc. | 5,604 | 4 |
| 3 | GREENEVILLE WATER COMMISSION | 26,657 | 3 |
| 4 | Chuckey Utility District | 14,369 | 3 |
| 5 | Cross Anchor Utility District | 8,449 | 3 |
12 total water systems serve Greene County.
All ZIP Codes in Greene County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Greene County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37744 | Greeneville | 70 | B | 1 | — |
| 2 | 37745 | Greeneville | 70 | B | 1 | $194K |
| 3 | 37810 | Mohawk | 66 | C | 0 | $201K |
| 4 | 37818 | Mosheim | 66 | C | 1 | $142K |
| 5 | 37743 | Greeneville | 65 | C | 1 | $195K |
| 6 | 37616 | Afton | 53 | D | 0 | $190K |
| 7 | 37809 | Midway | 53 | D | 0 | $129K |
| 8 | 37641 | Chuckey | 45 | D | 0 | $185K |
| 9 | 37711 | Bulls Gap | 40 | D | 0 | $116K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Greene County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Greene County, Tennessee
Overview
Greene County in Tennessee covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
4 of 9 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.