Haywood County, Tennessee
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Compared to state averages, Haywood County scores well — its 2 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.
How Haywood County Compares
How Haywood County Compares
Haywood County scores 10 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 18.3 (asthma 12.4%, diabetes 20.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,490, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.325% avg pipe failure probability
64% 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: $1,490
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,550 housing units in Haywood 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 Haywood County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Haywood 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 Haywood 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 Haywood County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownsville Water Department | 12,845 | 0 |
| 2 | Haywood County U.d. | 1,675 | 0 |
| 3 | County Wide Utility District | 8,528 | 0 |
| 4 | Halls Water System | 5,306 | 0 |
| 5 | Stanton Water System | 631 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Haywood County.
All ZIP Codes in Haywood County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Haywood County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38012 | Brownsville | 85 | A | 0 | $130K |
| 2 | 38069 | Stanton | 73 | B | 0 | $116K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Haywood County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Haywood County in Tennessee covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Haywood County.
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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.