Jackson County, Tennessee
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 40/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike better-scoring counties, Jackson County records health-based violations across a meaningful portion of its 2 ZIP codes — the overall safety grade is well below average.
How Jackson County Compares
How Jackson County Compares
Jackson County scores 29 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 28 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.3 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 17%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $645, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.365% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
52.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Jackson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 14 violations. Past 5 years: 30 total (30 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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: $645
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,658 housing units in Jackson 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 Jackson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson County U.d. #4 | 2,323 | 22 |
| 2 | Gainesboro Water System | 1,596 | 22 |
| 3 | Jackson County U.d. #1 | 686 | 22 |
| 4 | Bangham Utility District | 7,906 | 22 |
| 5 | Jackson County U.d. #3 | 3,751 | 22 |
8 total water systems serve Jackson County.
All ZIP Codes in Jackson County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Jackson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38562 | Gainesboro | 40 | D | 22 (10 health) | $130K |
| 2 | 38564 | Granville | 40 | D | 0 | $206K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Jackson County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.5% 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
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Jackson County in Tennessee covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (40/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 10 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.
What You Can Do
Jackson County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
52.5% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.