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Rutherford County, Tennessee

14 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 14 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

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

Unavailable
0 of 14 tracked ZIP records scored
14
ZIP Codes
$351K
Median Home Value
$2,693
Avg Remediation (77% of home value)

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.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.5 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 10.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $901, driven primarily by flood

27.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
14 (11 health)
2023
16 (10 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 16 violations. Past 5 years: 33 total (24 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 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1993
Median Build Year
27.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
27/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
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: $901

Flood $980/yr
Energy Code Gap $230/yr
Water Infrastructure $58/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

127,529 housing units in Rutherford County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 14%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 48%

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

$351K
Median Home Value
$2,693
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Rutherford County

8 community water systems serving Rutherford County.

Show all 8 water systems

11 total water systems serve Rutherford County.

Systems with the most violations in Rutherford County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Rutherford County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Rutherford County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 37037 Christiana 11 (8 health) $351K
2 37060 Eagleville 21 (11 health) $415K
3 37063 Fosterville
4 37086 La Vergne 5 $269K
5 37089 La Vergne
6 37127 Murfreesboro 4 (1 health) $329K
7 37128 Murfreesboro 4 (1 health) $364K
8 37129 Murfreesboro 6 (1 health) $371K
9 37130 Murfreesboro 4 (1 health) $347K
10 37131 Murfreesboro
11 37132 Murfreesboro 4 (1 health)
12 37133 Murfreesboro
13 37153 Rockvale 11 (8 health) $409K
14 37167 Smyrna 2 $331K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Rutherford County

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Overview

Rutherford County in Tennessee covers 14 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

10 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 12 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Rutherford County?
Rutherford County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Rutherford County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Rutherford County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $901 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Rutherford County?
The median home build year in Rutherford County is 1993. 27.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Rutherford County, Tennessee Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/tennessee/rutherford/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Rutherford County, Tennessee Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/tennessee/rutherford/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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