COUNTY REPORT TN

Lawrence County, Tennessee

Name: Home Safety Data for Lawrence County, Tennessee
Creator: ZipCheckup
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7 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Lawrence County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Composite scoring places Lawrence County at a C (7 ZIP codes tracked).

How Lawrence County Compares

Lawrence County55/100

Tennessee avg72/100

National avg73/100

How Lawrence County Compares

County Grade

55/100

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

Lawrence County scores 17 points below the Tennessee state average (72/100) and 18 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

County Grade

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Ethridge

Best ZIP: 38456 (58/100)

Westpoint

Lowest ZIP: 38486 (51/100)

$165K

Median Home Value

$375

Avg Remediation (0.23% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Lawrence County, Tennessee

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 14.9%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $880, largest modeled factor: Flood

50% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)

Diabetes 14.9% (national: 10.5%)

Obesity 41.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1972

Median Build Year

50%

Pre-1980 Housing

40/100

Infrastructure Stress Indicator

43%

ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

Low

Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $880

Flood $440/yr

Energy Code Gap $437/yr

Water / Lead $129/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

17,424 housing units in Lawrence County

Pre-1940 6%

1940–1959 15%

1960–1979 29%

1980–1999 33%

2000+ 17%

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 Lawrence County

$165K

Median Home Value

$375

Est. Remediation Cost

0.2%

of Home Value

Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Lawrence County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Lawrence County residents

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)

Diabetes 14.9% (US avg: 11%)

Obesity 41.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Lawrence County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Lawrence County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Lawrenceburg Utility Systems
Serves ~21,244 people 1 violation

D
Pulaski Water System
Serves ~10,767 people 3 violations

C
Minor Hill Water U.d.
Serves ~8,237 people 15 violations

C
Fairview Utility District
Serves ~7,036 people 1 violation

C
Summertown Utility District
Serves ~5,593 people 2 violations

D
Waynesboro Water System
Serves ~5,354 people 1 violation

D

Show all 8 water systems

Leoma Utility District
Serves ~4,808 people 4 violations

C
Loretto Water Department
Serves ~4,773 people

C

13 water systems mapped to Lawrence County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Lawrence County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

Minor Hill Water U.d.
Serves ~8,237 people 15 violations

C
St Joseph Water System
Serves ~1,533 people 10 violations

D
Leoma Utility District
Serves ~4,808 people 4 violations

C
Pulaski Water System
Serves ~10,767 people 3 violations

C
Collinwood Water Department
Serves ~3,131 people 3 violations

D

All ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Lawrence County.

#	ZIP Code	City	Safety Score	Grade	Violations	Home Value
1	38456	Ethridge	58	C	10 (1 health)	$203K
2	38469	Loretto	58	C	16	$162K
3	38468	Leoma	56	C	25 (2 health)	$195K
4	38464	Lawrenceburg	54	D	25 (3 health)	$165K
5	38486	Westpoint	51	D	26 (1 health)	$128K
6	38457	Five Points	—	—	4	$173K
7	38481	Saint Joseph	—	—	11	$122K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Lawrence County

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50% of homes built before 1980
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

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Lawrence County, Tennessee

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant trends, and enforcement actions across the county

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Home Affordability

Remediation costs vs. home values, equity trap analysis by ZIP

$375 avg remediation

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history and recorded rated-zone context across the county, plus FEMA property-map guidance

Overview

Lawrence County in Tennessee covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100) across 5 scored records.

7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lawrence County?

Lawrence County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.

How many water systems serve Lawrence County?

We map 13 public water systems to 7 ZIP codes in our data for Lawrence County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.

What is the biggest environmental risk in Lawrence County?

In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Lawrence County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $880 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.

How old are homes in Lawrence County?

The median home build year in Lawrence County is 1972. 50% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.

How does Lawrence County compare to Tennessee?

Lawrence County has an average Home Safety Score of 55/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Tennessee state average of 72/100.

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