Monroe County, Tennessee
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Monroe County, EPA compliance data for 6 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.
How Monroe County Compares
How Monroe County Compares
Monroe County scores 9 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Monroe 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 15.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $628, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.278% avg pipe failure probability
40.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Monroe County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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: $628
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
23,665 housing units in Monroe 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 Monroe County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madisonville Water Department | 15,087 | 16 |
| 2 | Tellico Area Services System | 14,836 | 16 |
| 3 | TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT | 7,759 | 8 |
| 4 | SOUTH BLOUNT UTILITY DISTRICT | 53,864 | 5 |
| 5 | Englewood Water Department | 3,742 | 4 |
13 total water systems serve Monroe County.
All ZIP Codes in Monroe County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Monroe County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37885 | Vonore | 70 | B | 1 | $288K |
| 2 | 37385 | Tellico Plains | 69 | C | 8 (1 health) | $190K |
| 3 | 37354 | Madisonville | 66 | C | 4 (1 health) | $209K |
| 4 | 37874 | Sweetwater | 61 | C | 3 | $172K |
| 5 | 37846 | Philadelphia | 53 | D | 0 | $200K |
| 6 | 37314 | Coker Creek | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Monroe County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- 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 Monroe County, Tennessee
Overview
Monroe County in Tennessee covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
4 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.