Perry County, Tennessee
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Perry County, safety data across 2 ZIP codes suggests a fair but uneven system — violations are present and worth checking at the ZIP level.
How Perry County Compares
How Perry County Compares
Perry County scores 11 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.2 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 16.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,670, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.3% avg pipe failure probability
51.5% 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: $1,670
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,620 housing units in Perry 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 Perry County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Perry 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 Perry County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Perry County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linden Water Department | 9,568 | 9 |
| 2 | Lobelville Water Department | 4,752 | 9 |
| 3 | Decaturville Water System | 2,384 | 9 |
All ZIP Codes in Perry County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Perry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37097 | Lobelville | 65 | C | 0 | $136K |
| 2 | 37096 | Linden | 51 | D | 9 | $108K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Perry 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 Lead Paint Test Kits — 51.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Perry County in Tennessee covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
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.