COUNTY REPORT TN

Sequatchie County, Tennessee

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Across Sequatchie County's 2 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance — violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.

How Sequatchie County Compares

Sequatchie County74/100
Tennessee avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Sequatchie County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Sequatchie County scores 5 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 37327 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 37365 (66/100)
$158K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (76% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 17.2 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 16.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $645, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.29% avg pipe failure probability

47% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1992
Median Build Year
47%
Pre-1978 Housing
29%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $645

Flood $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $75/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,916 housing units in Sequatchie County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 37%

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 Sequatchie County

$158K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sequatchie 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 Sequatchie County residents

Asthma 11.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Sequatchie County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Dunlap Water System 9,782 7
2 Cagle-fredonia U.d. 3,363 7
3 NORTHWEST UTILITY DISTRICT 20,794 7
4 Walden's Ridge U.d. 9,265 7
5 Tn American - Sequatchie Valley 7,842 7

7 total water systems serve Sequatchie County.

All ZIP Codes in Sequatchie County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Sequatchie County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 37327 Dunlap 82 B 7 $218K
2 37365 Palmer 66 C 0 $98K

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Overview

Sequatchie County in Tennessee covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).

1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Sequatchie County?
Sequatchie County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Sequatchie County?
Sequatchie County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sequatchie County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sequatchie County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $645 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sequatchie County?
The median home build year in Sequatchie County is 1992. 47% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sequatchie County compare to Tennessee?
Sequatchie County has an average water safety score of 74/100, which is above the Tennessee state average of 69/100.

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