Pickett County, Tennessee
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Tracking 2 ZIP codes in Pickett County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Pickett County Compares
How Pickett County Compares
Pickett 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: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 18.9 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 19.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $480, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.33% avg pipe failure probability
53.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Pickett County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 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: $480
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,142 housing units in Pickett 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 Pickett County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pickett 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 Pickett County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Pickett County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Pickett County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38549 | Byrdstown | 63 | C | 13 (4 health) | $167K |
| 2 | 38577 | Pall Mall | 53 | D | 0 | $109K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pickett 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 — 53.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Pickett 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. 4 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.