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 56/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Lawrence County: C.

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

Unlike top-rated counties, Lawrence County's 7 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

Lawrence County56/100

Tennessee avg72/100

National avg73/100

How Lawrence County Compares

County Grade

56/100

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

Lawrence County scores 16 points below the Tennessee state average (72/100) and 17 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 Last verified:

County Grade

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Ethridge

Best ZIP: 38456 (58/100)

Lawrenceburg

Lowest ZIP: 38464 (54/100)

$165K

Median Home Value

$2,414

Avg Remediation (146% 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%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,001, driven primarily by flood

60.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Lawrence County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021

2 (2 health)

2023

5 (5 health)

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

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

60.3%

Pre-1978 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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,001

Flood $440/yr

Energy Code Gap $437/yr

Water Infrastructure $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

$2,414

Est. Remediation Cost

1.5%

of Home Value

Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

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 serving Lawrence County

8 community water systems serving Lawrence County.

Lawrenceburg Utility Systems
Serves ~21,244 people 1 violation

C
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

13 total water systems serve Lawrence County.

Systems with the most violations in Lawrence County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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

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

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	38468	Leoma	56	C	25 (2 health)	$195K
3	38464	Lawrenceburg	54	D	25 (3 health)	$165K
4	38457	Five Points	—	—	4	$173K
5	38469	Loretto	—	—	16	$162K
6	38481	Saint Joseph	—	—	11	$122K
7	38486	Westpoint	—	—	26 (1 health)	$128K

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 — 60.3% 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

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

$2,414 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 (56/100) across 3 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?

Lawrence County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.

What is the biggest environmental risk in Lawrence County?

The primary environmental risk factor in Lawrence County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,001 per homeowner.

How old are homes in Lawrence County?

The median home build year in Lawrence County is 1972. 60.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How does Lawrence County compare to Tennessee?

Lawrence County has an average Home Safety Score of 56/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Tennessee state average of 72/100.

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