McMinn County, Tennessee
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for McMinn County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Tracking 6 ZIP codes in McMinn County reveals a mixed picture - tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How McMinn County Compares
How McMinn County Compares
McMinn County scores 10 points below the Tennessee state average (72/100) and 11 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: McMinn County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.5 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 15.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $987, driven primarily by flood
50.4% 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
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: $987
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,711 housing units in McMinn 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 McMinn County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in McMinn 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 McMinn County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving McMinn County
8 community water systems serving McMinn County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in McMinn County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in McMinn County
6 ZIP codes tracked in McMinn County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37331 | Etowah | 66 | C | 3 | $171K |
| 2 | 37370 | Riceville | 66 | C | 3 | $208K |
| 3 | 37826 | Niota | 65 | C | 4 | $211K |
| 4 | 37303 | Athens | 64 | C | 7 | $197K |
| 5 | 37329 | Englewood | 50 | D | 52 | $162K |
| 6 | 37371 | Athens | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for McMinn County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50.4% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for McMinn County, Tennessee
Overview
McMinn County in Tennessee covers 6 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100) across 5 scored records.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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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.