Rutherford County, Tennessee
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Rutherford County's 13 ZIP codes, water safety results are uneven — a portion of systems carry active or recent violations, while others meet standards without issues.
How Rutherford County Compares
How Rutherford County Compares
Rutherford County scores 12 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Rutherford County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 11.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $938, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.242% avg pipe failure probability
28.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Rutherford County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 19 total (16 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $938
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
126,158 housing units in Rutherford 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 Rutherford County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONSOLIDATED U.D. OF RUTHERFORD CO | 221,871 | 23 |
| 2 | Murfreesboro Water Department | 111,365 | 21 |
| 3 | Gladeville Utility District | 19,813 | 5 |
| 4 | SMYRNA WATER SYSTEM | 60,876 | 5 |
| 5 | NOLENSVILLE-COLLEGE GROVE U.D. | 32,793 | 5 |
12 total water systems serve Rutherford County.
All ZIP Codes in Rutherford County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Rutherford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37127 | Murfreesboro | 69 | C | 3 (1 health) | $329K |
| 2 | 37133 | Murfreesboro | 69 | C | 3 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 37131 | Murfreesboro | 65 | C | 3 (1 health) | — |
| 4 | 37132 | Murfreesboro | 65 | C | 3 (1 health) | — |
| 5 | 37128 | Murfreesboro | 64 | C | 3 (1 health) | $364K |
| 6 | 37129 | Murfreesboro | 59 | C | 3 (1 health) | $371K |
| 7 | 37130 | Murfreesboro | 59 | C | 3 (1 health) | $347K |
| 8 | 37167 | Smyrna | 59 | C | 2 | $331K |
| 9 | 37085 | Lascassas | 53 | D | 0 | $412K |
| 10 | 37149 | Readyville | 53 | D | 0 | $308K |
| 11 | 37153 | Rockvale | 45 | D | 0 | $409K |
| 12 | 37086 | La Vergne | 40 | D | 0 | $269K |
| 13 | 37089 | La Vergne | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Rutherford 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 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 Rutherford County, Tennessee
Overview
Rutherford County in Tennessee covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
8 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 7 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.