COUNTY REPORT TN

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

Overton County65/100
Tennessee avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Overton County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
65
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 38541 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 38589 (53/100)
$187K
Median Home Value
$988
Avg Remediation (53% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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 trend

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

2024
3 (3 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

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

Asthma 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
46.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
25%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $379

Energy Code Gap $248/yr
Flood $75/yr
Water / Lead $56/yr

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

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 22%

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

$187K
Median Home Value
$988
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.4% (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 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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Overton County?
Overton 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 Overton County?
Overton County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Overton County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Overton County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $379 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Overton County?
The median home build year in Overton County is 1987. 46.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Overton County compare to Tennessee?
Overton County has an average water safety score of 65/100, which is below the Tennessee state average of 69/100.

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