COUNTY REPORT TN

Montgomery County, Tennessee

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

For most households in Montgomery County, the 10 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.

How Montgomery County Compares

Montgomery County66/100
Tennessee avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Montgomery County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Montgomery County scores 3 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 37191 (79/100)
Lowest ZIP: 37171 (53/100)
$221K
Median Home Value
$2,250
Avg Remediation (102% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Montgomery 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: 12.7 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 11.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $931, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.295% avg pipe failure probability

39.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↓ Improving trend

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

2021
8 (8 health)
2022
38 (38 health)
2024
13 (13 health)
2025
5 (5 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 38 violations. Past 5 years: 64 total (64 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1994
Median Build Year
39.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $931

Flood $700/yr
Energy Code Gap $216/yr
Water / Lead $15/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

84,288 housing units in Montgomery County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 41%

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 Montgomery County

$221K
Median Home Value
$2,250
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.4% (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 Montgomery County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Clarksville Water Department 251,864 30
2 Cunningham Utility District 16,068 30
3 Cumberland Heights U.d. 3,561 30
4 East Montgomery U.d. 17,931 30
5 Cunningham East-montg Wtp 25 30

7 total water systems serve Montgomery County.

All ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Montgomery County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 37191 Woodlawn 79 B 6 (4 health) $247K
2 37044 Clarksville 73 B 6 (5 health)
3 37041 Clarksville 70 B 6 (5 health)
4 37040 Clarksville 65 C 6 (5 health) $242K
5 37042 Clarksville 65 C 6 (5 health) $221K
6 37043 Clarksville 65 C 6 (5 health) $325K
7 37052 Cunningham 63 C 0 $198K
8 37079 Indian Mound 63 C 0 $147K
9 37142 Palmyra 63 C 0 $199K
10 37171 Southside 53 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Montgomery 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.

Overview

Montgomery County in Tennessee covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).

6 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 29 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Montgomery County?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Montgomery County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Montgomery County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Montgomery County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $931 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Montgomery County?
The median home build year in Montgomery County is 1994. 39.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Montgomery County compare to Tennessee?
Montgomery County has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is below the Tennessee state average of 69/100.

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