Overton County, Tennessee
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Safe water is the norm for most of Overton County's 8 ZIP codes — but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.
How Overton County Compares
How Overton County Compares
Overton County scores 4 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Overton County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.9 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 15.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $379, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.253% avg pipe failure probability
46.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Overton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 3 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: $379
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,527 housing units in Overton 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 Overton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Overton 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 Overton 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 Overton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Fork U.d. | 3,538 | 5 |
| 2 | WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT | 8,628 | 5 |
| 3 | North Overton Utility District | 4,729 | 3 |
| 4 | LIVINGSTON WATER DEPT | 15,733 | 3 |
| 5 | Bangham Utility District | 7,906 | 3 |
8 total water systems serve Overton County.
All ZIP Codes in Overton County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Overton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38541 | Allons | 83 | B | 0 | $200K |
| 2 | 38570 | Livingston | 79 | B | 3 | $155K |
| 3 | 38580 | Rickman | 79 | B | 2 | $204K |
| 4 | 38573 | Monroe | 63 | C | 0 | $147K |
| 5 | 38542 | Allred | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 38543 | Alpine | 53 | D | 0 | $186K |
| 7 | 38568 | Hilham | 53 | D | 0 | $189K |
| 8 | 38589 | Wilder | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Overton County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Overton County, Tennessee
Overview
Overton County in Tennessee covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
2 of 8 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.