COUNTY REPORT TN

Sevier County, Tennessee

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Sevier County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Across Sevier County's 7 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 County75/100
Tennessee avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Sevier County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Sevier County scores 3 points above the Tennessee state average (72/100) and 2 points above 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:

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 37862 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 37764 (65/100)
$258K
Median Home Value
$1,571
Avg Remediation (61% 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: 15.4 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 14.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,360, driven primarily by flood

34.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
34.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
26/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $1,360

Flood $1,280/yr
Wildfire $257/yr
Energy Code Gap $234/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

48,357 housing units in Sevier County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 16%
1980–1999 38%
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

$258K
Median Home Value
$1,571
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 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Sevier County

8 community water systems serving Sevier County.

Show all 8 water systems

10 total water systems serve Sevier County.

Systems with the most violations in Sevier County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Sevier County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Sevier County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 37862 Sevierville 82 B 1 $284K
2 37863 Pigeon Forge 82 B 1 $253K
3 37738 Gatlinburg 76 B 11 $275K
4 37876 Sevierville 71 B 30 $258K
5 37764 Kodak 65 C 2 $226K
6 37864 Sevierville
7 37868 Pigeon Forge

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Overview

Sevier County in Tennessee covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100) across 5 scored records.

5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Sevier County?
Sevier County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Sevier County?
Sevier County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 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 $1,360 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sevier County?
The median home build year in Sevier County is 1995. 34.2% 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 Home Safety Score of 75/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Tennessee state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sevier County, TN: HSS 75/100; 40 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/tennessee/sevier/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-tennessee-sevier,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sevier County, TN: HSS 75/100; 40 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/tennessee/sevier/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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