Hawkins County, Tennessee
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Hawkins County shows moderate water quality across its 7 ZIP codes — some areas carry violations worth monitoring.
How Hawkins County Compares
How Hawkins County Compares
Hawkins 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: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hawkins County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.7 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 17.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $736, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.301% avg pipe failure probability
52.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Hawkins County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 23 total (23 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: $736
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
24,045 housing units in Hawkins 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 Hawkins County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hawkins 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 Hawkins 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 Hawkins County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First U.d. of Hawkins Company #2 | 695 | 19 |
| 2 | First U.d. of Hawkins County | 20,851 | 16 |
| 3 | KINGSPORT WATER DEPT | 106,765 | 16 |
| 4 | ROGERSVILLE WATER DEPT | 13,729 | 16 |
| 5 | Lakeview U.d. West | 2,684 | 16 |
13 total water systems serve Hawkins County.
All ZIP Codes in Hawkins County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Hawkins County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37873 | Surgoinsville | 70 | B | 0 | $140K |
| 2 | 37642 | Church Hill | 67 | C | 3 | $178K |
| 3 | 37811 | Mooresburg | 65 | C | 3 | $152K |
| 4 | 37857 | Rogersville | 54 | D | 13 (4 health) | $165K |
| 5 | 37645 | Mount Carmel | 53 | D | 0 | $180K |
| 6 | 37731 | Eidson | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 37765 | Kyles Ford | 53 | D | 0 | $95K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hawkins County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hawkins County, Tennessee
Overview
Hawkins County in Tennessee covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
3 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.