Lawrence County, Tennessee
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike top-rated counties, Lawrence County's 8 ZIP codes carry a fair number of documented violations — chlorine compliance and disinfection byproduct limits are the categories most often cited in recent data.
How Lawrence County Compares
How Lawrence County Compares
Lawrence County scores 14 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 15%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $816, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.326% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
59.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Lawrence County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).
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: $816
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,879 housing units in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAWRENCEBURG UTILITY SYSTEMS | 21,244 | 17 |
| 2 | Waynesboro Water System | 5,354 | 13 |
| 3 | Pulaski Water System | 10,767 | 9 |
| 4 | Northeast Lawrence U.d. | 4,017 | 9 |
| 5 | Fall River Rd Utility District | 3,851 | 9 |
14 total water systems serve Lawrence County.
All ZIP Codes in Lawrence County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Lawrence County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38469 | Loretto | 66 | C | 0 | $162K |
| 2 | 38468 | Leoma | 64 | C | 4 | $195K |
| 3 | 38464 | Lawrenceburg | 58 | C | 5 | $165K |
| 4 | 38486 | Westpoint | 56 | C | 8 | $128K |
| 5 | 38456 | Ethridge | 53 | D | 0 | $203K |
| 6 | 38457 | Five Points | 53 | D | 0 | $173K |
| 7 | 38481 | Saint Joseph | 53 | D | 0 | $122K |
| 8 | 38452 | Cypress Inn | 40 | D | 0 | $141K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lawrence County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lawrence County, Tennessee
Overview
Lawrence County in Tennessee covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).
3 of 8 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.