Hamilton County, Tennessee
34 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Hamilton County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
A high composite grade for Hamilton County is a summary of data, not a water test, so check the report for your own ZIP code among the 34 listed.
How Hamilton County Compares
How Hamilton County Compares
Hamilton County scores 8 points above the Tennessee state average (72/100) and 7 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hamilton County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 11%, diabetes 12.7%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,299, largest modeled factor: Flood
52% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,299
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
166,096 housing units in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County
Modeled remediation costs in Hamilton County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Hamilton County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Hamilton County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Hamilton County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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15 water systems mapped to Hamilton County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Hamilton County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Hamilton County
34 ZIP codes tracked in Hamilton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37339 | Gruetli Laager | 83 | B | 0 | $145K |
| 2 | 37351 | Lupton City | 83 | B | 0 | $170K |
| 3 | 37402 | Chattanooga | 83 | B | 0 | $460K |
| 4 | 37403 | Chattanooga | 83 | B | 0 | $444K |
| 5 | 37404 | Chattanooga | 83 | B | 0 | $235K |
| 6 | 37405 | Chattanooga | 83 | B | 0 | $417K |
| 7 | 37406 | Chattanooga | 83 | B | 0 | $150K |
| 8 | 37407 | Chattanooga | 83 | B | 0 | $85K |
| 9 | 37408 | Chattanooga | 83 | B | 0 | $460K |
| 10 | 37409 | Chattanooga | 83 | B | 0 | $246K |
| 11 | 37410 | Chattanooga | 83 | B | 0 | $134K |
| 12 | 37411 | Chattanooga | 83 | B | 0 | $217K |
| 13 | 37412 | Chattanooga | 83 | B | 0 | $183K |
| 14 | 37415 | Chattanooga | 83 | B | 1 | $262K |
| 15 | 37302 | Apison | 80 | B | 3 | $372K |
| 16 | 37373 | Sale Creek | 80 | B | 3 | $296K |
| 17 | 37416 | Chattanooga | 80 | B | 3 | $230K |
| 18 | 37419 | Chattanooga | 80 | B | 7 | $303K |
| 19 | 37421 | Chattanooga | 80 | B | 3 | $300K |
| 20 | 37341 | Harrison | 79 | B | 5 | $264K |
| 21 | 37379 | Soddy Daisy | 79 | B | 5 (1 health) | $278K |
| 22 | 37377 | Signal Mountain | 75 | B | 13 | $484K |
| 23 | 37343 | Hixson | 66 | C | 1 | $275K |
| 24 | 37363 | Ooltewah | 62 | C | 5 | $350K |
| 25 | 37304 | Bakewell | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 37315 | Collegedale | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 37350 | Lookout Mountain | — | — | 0 | $762K |
| 28 | 37362 | Old Fort | — | — | 1 | $117K |
| 29 | 37384 | Soddy Daisy | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 37401 | Chattanooga | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 37414 | Chattanooga | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 37422 | Chattanooga | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 37424 | Chattanooga | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 37450 | Chattanooga | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hamilton County
When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52% of homes built before 1980
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hamilton County, Tennessee
Overview
Hamilton County in Tennessee covers 34 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100) across 24 scored records.
12 of 26 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.