Hancock County, Tennessee
1 ZIP code · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water safety in Hancock County is uneven — some of its 1 ZIP code meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.
How Hancock County Compares
How Hancock County Compares
Hancock County scores 1 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 20.1 (asthma 12.2%, diabetes 20.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,020, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.3% avg pipe failure probability
58% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Hancock County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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: $1,020
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,516 housing units in Hancock 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 Hancock County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sneedville U.d. | 2,607 | 1 |
| 2 | CLAIBORNE UTILITIES DISTRICT | 16,135 | 1 |
| 3 | ROGERSVILLE WATER DEPT | 13,729 | 1 |
| 4 | Lakeview U.d. West | 2,684 | 1 |
| 5 | First U.d. of Hawkins Company #2 | 695 | 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Hancock County
1 ZIP code tracked in Hancock County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37869 | Sneedville | 68 | C | 1 | $126K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hancock County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Hancock County in Tennessee covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code 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.