COUNTY REPORT TN

Roane County, Tennessee

Name: Home Safety Data for Roane County, Tennessee
Creator: ZipCheckup
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4 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Roane County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Recent monitoring in Roane County's 4 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety - some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.

How Roane County Compares

Roane County56/100

Tennessee avg72/100

National avg73/100

How Roane County Compares

County Grade

56/100

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

Roane County scores 16 points below the Tennessee state average (72/100) and 17 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

County Grade

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Kingston

Best ZIP: 37763 (64/100)

Oliver Springs

Lowest ZIP: 37840 (50/100)

$179K

Median Home Value

$3,275

Avg Remediation (183% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 14.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,193, driven primarily by flood

60.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2022

3 (3 health)

2023

2 (2 health)

2024

2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 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 10.8% (national: 8.9%)

Diabetes 14.7% (national: 10.5%)

Obesity 37% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1980

Median Build Year

60.5%

Pre-1978 Housing

37/100

Infrastructure Stress Indicator

25%

ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

Low

Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,193

Flood $600/yr

Energy Code Gap $405/yr

Water Infrastructure $113/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

25,824 housing units in Roane County

Pre-1940 8%

1940–1959 19%

1960–1979 26%

1980–1999 29%

2000+ 18%

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

$179K

Median Home Value

$3,275

Est. Remediation Cost

1.8%

of Home Value

Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)

Diabetes 14.7% (US avg: 11%)

Obesity 37% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Roane County

8 community water systems serving Roane County.

Anderson County W.a.
Serves ~25,700 people 14 violations

D
Cumberland Plateau W.a.#1
Serves ~22,673 people 1 violation

C
Harriman Utility Board
Serves ~16,653 people 2 violations

C
Watts Bar Utility District
Serves ~15,571 people

C
Cumberland Utility District
Serves ~14,085 people 25 violations

D
Rockwood Water, Sewer & Gas
Serves ~11,412 people 1 violation

C

Show all 8 water systems

Kingston Water System
Serves ~11,392 people 2 violations

C
Oliver Springs Water Board
Serves ~5,361 people 4 violations

D

11 total water systems serve Roane County.

Systems with the most violations in Roane County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

Cumberland Utility District
Serves ~14,085 people 25 violations

D
Anderson County W.a.
Serves ~25,700 people 14 violations

D
Oliver Springs Water Board
Serves ~5,361 people 4 violations

D
Harriman Utility Board
Serves ~16,653 people 2 violations

C
Kingston Water System
Serves ~11,392 people 2 violations

C

All ZIP Codes in Roane County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Roane County.

#	ZIP Code	City	Safety Score	Grade	Violations	Home Value
1	37763	Kingston	64	C	3 (1 health)	$234K
2	37854	Rockwood	61	C	7	$155K
3	37748	Harriman	50	D	35 (3 health)	$174K
4	37840	Oliver Springs	50	D	43 (3 health)	$185K

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 — 60.5% 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

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant trends, and enforcement actions across the county

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Home Affordability

Remediation costs vs. home values, equity trap analysis by ZIP

$3,275 avg remediation

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history and recorded rated-zone context across the county, plus FEMA property-map guidance

Overview

Roane County in Tennessee covers 4 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (56/100) across 4 scored records.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Roane County?

Roane 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 Roane County?

Roane County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.

What is the biggest environmental risk in Roane County?

The primary environmental risk factor in Roane County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,193 per homeowner.

How old are homes in Roane County?

The median home build year in Roane County is 1980. 60.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How does Roane County compare to Tennessee?

Roane County has an average Home Safety Score of 56/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Tennessee state average of 72/100.

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