Meigs County, Tennessee
1 ZIP code · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Meigs: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Throughout Meigs County, the 1 monitored ZIP code show low violation rates and healthy safety scores - a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Meigs County Compares
How Meigs County Compares
Meigs County scores 1 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.9 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 15.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $470, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.25% avg pipe failure probability
42% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $470
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,784 housing units in Meigs 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 Meigs County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Meigs 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 Meigs County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Meigs County
5 community water systems serving Meigs County.
- B
- B
- B
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Meigs County
1 ZIP code tracked in Meigs County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37322 | Decatur | 70 | B | 0 | $185K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Meigs County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Meigs County in Tennessee covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Meigs County as of the latest reporting period.
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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.