Lauderdale County, Tennessee
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04
Across Lauderdale County's 4 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 Lauderdale County Compares
How Lauderdale County Compares
Lauderdale County scores 18 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.2 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 17.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,700, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.315% avg pipe failure probability
55.3% 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: $1,700
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,432 housing units in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauderdale Company Water System | 9,254 | 13 |
| 2 | Henning Water Department | 1,073 | 11 |
| 3 | West Tn State Penitentiary | 3,250 | 10 |
| 4 | Gates Water Department | 670 | 3 |
| 5 | Brownsville Water Department | 12,845 | 3 |
11 total water systems serve Lauderdale County.
All ZIP Codes in Lauderdale County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Lauderdale County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38040 | Halls | 95 | A | 0 | $108K |
| 2 | 38037 | Gates | 94 | A | 2 | $89K |
| 3 | 38041 | Henning | 81 | B | 10 | $90K |
| 4 | 38063 | Ripley | 78 | B | 1 | $138K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lauderdale County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.3% 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
Lauderdale County in Tennessee covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).
3 of 4 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.