Henry County, Tennessee
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Henry: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Across Henry County's 9 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance - violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.
How Henry County Compares
How Henry County Compares
Henry 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: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Henry County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.8 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 16.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $597, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.307% avg pipe failure probability, 11% of ZIPs at high risk
52.6% 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: $597
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,097 housing units in Henry 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 Henry County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Henry 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 Henry County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Henry County
8 community water systems serving Henry County.
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12 total water systems serve Henry County.
Systems with the most violations in Henry County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Henry County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Henry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 38231 | Henry | 96 | A | 3 | $87K |
| 2 | 38256 | Springville | 95 | A | 0 | $151K |
| 3 | 38251 | Puryear | 92 | A | 5 | $125K |
| 4 | 38242 | Paris | 88 | A | 1 | $157K |
| 5 | 38201 | Mc Kenzie | 73 | B | 0 | $156K |
| 6 | 38222 | Buchanan | 66 | C | 0 | $165K |
| 7 | 38223 | Como | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 38224 | Cottage Grove | 66 | C | 0 | $138K |
| 9 | 38236 | Mansfield | 66 | C | 0 | $120K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Henry County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.6% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Henry County, Tennessee
Overview
Henry County in Tennessee covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
3 of 9 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.