Lake County, Tennessee
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Lake: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Across all 3 ZIP codes in Lake County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Lake County Compares
How Lake County Compares
Lake County scores 3 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.8 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 17.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,213, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.305% avg pipe failure probability
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: $1,213
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Lake County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lake 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 Lake County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Lake County
2 community water systems serving Lake County.
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All ZIP Codes in Lake County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Lake County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38079 | Tiptonville | 90 | A | 0 | $153K |
| 2 | 38077 | Wynnburg | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 3 | 38007 | Bogota | 60 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lake County
Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Lake County in Tennessee covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Lake County as of the latest reporting period.
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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.