COUNTY REPORT TN

Marshall County, Tennessee

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

For most households in Marshall County, the 6 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.

How Marshall County Compares

Marshall County57/100
Tennessee avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Marshall County Compares

C
County Grade
57/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Marshall County scores 12 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
57
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 37091 (65/100)
Lowest ZIP: 37180 (53/100)
$266K
Median Home Value
$3,183
Avg Remediation (120% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Marshall 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: 14.5 (asthma 11%, diabetes 13.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $853, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.257% avg pipe failure probability

44% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
4 (4 health)
2022
18 (14 health)
2023
13 (5 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 18 violations. Past 5 years: 35 total (23 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% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
44%
Pre-1978 Housing
26%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $853

Flood $533/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $50/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

17,012 housing units in Marshall County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 30%

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 Marshall County

$266K
Median Home Value
$3,183
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Marshall 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 Marshall County residents

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Marshall County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 13,257 2
2 Chapel Hill Water System 3,426 2
3 Maury Company Water System 24,488 2
4 Bedford County U.d. 22,908 2
5 LEWISBURG WATER SYSTEM 24,569 0

11 total water systems serve Marshall County.

All ZIP Codes in Marshall County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Marshall County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 37091 Lewisburg 65 C 0 $231K
2 37034 Chapel Hill 64 C 2 $306K
3 37019 Belfast 53 D 0 $257K
4 37047 Cornersville 53 D 0 $237K
5 37060 Eagleville 53 D 0 $415K
6 37180 Unionville 53 D 0 $274K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Marshall County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

Marshall County in Tennessee covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).

1 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Marshall County?
Marshall 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 Marshall County?
Marshall County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Marshall County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Marshall County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $853 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Marshall County?
The median home build year in Marshall County is 1986. 44% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Marshall County compare to Tennessee?
Marshall County has an average water safety score of 57/100, which is below the Tennessee state average of 69/100.

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