Grundy County, Tennessee
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water utilities serving Grundy County's 6 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record — the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.
How Grundy County Compares
How Grundy County Compares
Grundy County scores 9 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Grundy County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.7 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 15.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $597, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.31% avg pipe failure probability
55.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Grundy County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 31 total (31 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: $597
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,667 housing units in Grundy 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 Grundy County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Grundy 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 Grundy 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 Grundy County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Creek Utility District | 9,211 | 5 |
| 2 | Monteagle Public Utility Board | 4,179 | 5 |
| 3 | TRACY CITY WATER SYSTEM | 5,692 | 5 |
| 4 | JASPER WATER DEPT | 9,702 | 5 |
| 5 | Warren County Utility District | 29,827 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Grundy County.
All ZIP Codes in Grundy County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Grundy County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37301 | Altamont | 99 | A | 0 | $131K |
| 2 | 37387 | Tracy City | 88 | A | 5 (3 health) | $123K |
| 3 | 37339 | Gruetli Laager | 73 | B | 0 | $145K |
| 4 | 37366 | Pelham | 73 | B | 0 | $161K |
| 5 | 37305 | Beersheba Springs | 66 | C | 0 | $79K |
| 6 | 37313 | Coalmont | 66 | C | 0 | $152K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Grundy County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Grundy County, Tennessee
Overview
Grundy County in Tennessee covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
1 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.