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Sevier County, Tennessee

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Across Sevier County's 8 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 Sevier County Compares

Sevier County71/100
Tennessee avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Sevier County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
15
Water Systems

Sevier County scores 2 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 37868 (81/100)
Lowest ZIP: 37764 (63/100)
$256K
Median Home Value
$1,575
Avg Remediation (62% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sevier County, Tennessee

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 14.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,268, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.247% avg pipe failure probability

35.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
35.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
25%
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: $1,268

Flood $825/yr
Wildfire $263/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

48,819 housing units in Sevier County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 16%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 39%

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 Sevier County

$256K
Median Home Value
$1,575
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.6% (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 Sevier County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Sevierville Water System 39,885 11
2 Sevier County Water Department 6,194 11
3 PIGEON FORGE WATER DEPARTMENT 14,872 8
4 Gatlinburg Water Department 8,877 6
5 Webb Creek Utility District 1,737 6

15 total water systems serve Sevier County.

All ZIP Codes in Sevier County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Sevier County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 37868 Pigeon Forge 81 B 1
2 37864 Sevierville 79 B 2
3 37862 Sevierville 74 B 2 $284K
4 37876 Sevierville 74 B 2 $258K
5 37738 Gatlinburg 68 C 4 $275K
6 37863 Pigeon Forge 66 C 1 $253K
7 37753 Hartford 63 C 0 $78K
8 37764 Kodak 63 C 0 $226K

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Overview

Sevier County in Tennessee covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).

6 of 8 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 Sevier County?
Sevier County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Sevier County?
Sevier County is served by 15 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sevier County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sevier County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,268 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sevier County?
The median home build year in Sevier County is 1995. 35.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sevier County compare to Tennessee?
Sevier County has an average water safety score of 71/100, which is above the Tennessee state average of 69/100.

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