Morgan County, Tennessee
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Morgan: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Although county size varies, Morgan County's 2 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Morgan County Compares
How Morgan County Compares
Morgan County scores 11 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 14.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $670, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability
56.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Morgan County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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: $670
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,459 housing units in Morgan 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 Morgan County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Morgan 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 Morgan County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Morgan County
3 community water systems serving Morgan County.
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Systems with the most violations in Morgan County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Morgan County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Morgan County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37887 | Wartburg | 93 | A | 1 | $149K |
| 2 | 37770 | Lancing | 66 | C | 0 | $130K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Morgan County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations - federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56.5% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Morgan County in Tennessee covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).
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.