Moore County, Tennessee
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 51/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 2 ZIP codes, Moore County falls in the bottom tier for tap water safety — health-based violations are a recurring pattern, and the county's grade signals that residents should check system-level detail for their specific address.
How Moore County Compares
How Moore County Compares
Moore County scores 18 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 17 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 14.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $270, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.285% avg pipe failure probability
44% 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: $270
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,025 housing units in Moore 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 Moore County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Moore 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 Moore 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 Moore County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #1 | 7,895 | 5 |
| 2 | Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 | 289 | 5 |
| 3 | TULLAHOMA UTILITIES AUTHORITY | 30,958 | 5 |
| 4 | Center Grove-winchester Springs | 6,916 | 5 |
| 5 | Lincoln Company B.p.u. #2 | 2,350 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Moore County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Moore County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37352 | Lynchburg | 62 | C | 5 | $253K |
| 2 | 37359 | Mulberry | 40 | D | 0 | $234K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Moore 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 Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Moore County in Tennessee covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (51/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.
What You Can Do
Moore County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
44% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.