Roane County, Tennessee
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Roane County's 7 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Roane County Compares
How Roane County Compares
Roane County scores 14 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Roane 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 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 14.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $804, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.3% avg pipe failure probability
51.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Roane County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 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: $804
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
26,963 housing units in Roane 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 Roane County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Roane 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 Roane 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 Roane County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roane Central Utility District | 5,317 | 28 |
| 2 | OLIVER SPRINGS WATER BOARD | 5,361 | 27 |
| 3 | Cumberland Utility District | 10,957 | 27 |
| 4 | Kingston Water System | 11,392 | 27 |
| 5 | Harriman Utility Board | 16,653 | 25 |
12 total water systems serve Roane County.
All ZIP Codes in Roane County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Roane County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37763 | Kingston | 69 | C | 3 (1 health) | $234K |
| 2 | 37840 | Oliver Springs | 64 | C | 3 (1 health) | $185K |
| 3 | 37854 | Rockwood | 63 | C | 1 | $155K |
| 4 | 37748 | Harriman | 57 | C | 24 (2 health) | $174K |
| 5 | 37829 | Oakdale | 53 | D | 0 | $130K |
| 6 | 37719 | Coalfield | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 37845 | Petros | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Roane County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Roane County, Tennessee
Overview
Roane County in Tennessee covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).
4 of 7 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.