Hardeman County, Tennessee
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Hardeman County earns a high water safety grade — 13 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Hardeman County Compares
How Hardeman County Compares
Hardeman County scores 12 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hardeman County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 16.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $444, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.316% avg pipe failure probability, 9% of ZIPs at high risk
58.1% 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: $444
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,931 housing units in Hardeman 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 Hardeman County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hardeman 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 Hardeman 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 Hardeman County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WHITEVILLE WATER DEPT | 1,440 | 19 |
| 2 | Spring Creek Utility District | 2,091 | 13 |
| 3 | Somerville Water System | 5,020 | 11 |
| 4 | Haywood County U.d. | 1,675 | 11 |
| 5 | Hornsby Water Department | 892 | 9 |
18 total water systems serve Hardeman County.
All ZIP Codes in Hardeman County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Hardeman County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38039 | Grand Junction | 99 | A | 0 | $135K |
| 2 | 38044 | Hornsby | 99 | A | 0 | $225K |
| 3 | 38067 | Saulsbury | 97 | A | 1 | $118K |
| 4 | 38381 | Toone | 97 | A | 1 | $113K |
| 5 | 38052 | Middleton | 91 | A | 4 | $130K |
| 6 | 38008 | Bolivar | 82 | B | 8 | $124K |
| 7 | 38075 | Whiteville | 81 | B | 11 | $111K |
| 8 | 38356 | Medon | 73 | B | 0 | $156K |
| 9 | 38042 | Hickory Valley | 66 | C | 0 | $144K |
| 10 | 38045 | Laconia | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 11 | 38046 | La Grange | 66 | C | 0 | $367K |
| 12 | 38061 | Pocahontas | 66 | C | 0 | $128K |
| 13 | 38377 | Silerton | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hardeman County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.1% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hardeman County, Tennessee
Overview
Hardeman County in Tennessee covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
5 of 13 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.