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Stewart County, Tennessee

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Tracking 5 ZIP codes in Stewart County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.

How Stewart County Compares

Stewart County78/100
Tennessee avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Stewart County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Stewart County scores 9 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 37028 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 37023 (63/100)
$181K
Median Home Value
$2,980
Avg Remediation (165% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Stewart 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: 14.6 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 13.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $634, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.284% avg pipe failure probability

49.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
9 (9 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 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 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
49.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $634

Energy Code Gap $324/yr
Flood $280/yr
Water / Lead $30/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,720 housing units in Stewart County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 22%

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 Stewart County

$181K
Median Home Value
$2,980
Est. Remediation Cost
1.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.9% (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 Stewart County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Cumberland City Water Department 1,023 9
2 Erin Water Department 8,239 9
3 Dover Water Department 4,037 9
4 North Stewart Utility District 5,983 7
5 West Stewart Utility District 555 7

10 total water systems serve Stewart County.

All ZIP Codes in Stewart County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Stewart County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 37028 Bumpus Mills 83 B 0 $154K
2 37178 Tennessee Ridge 83 B 0 $144K
3 37050 Cumberland City 81 B 2 $181K
4 37058 Dover 80 B 7 (3 health) $197K
5 37023 Big Rock 63 C 0 $189K

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Overview

Stewart County in Tennessee covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).

2 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Stewart County?
Stewart County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Stewart County?
Stewart County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Stewart County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Stewart County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $634 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Stewart County?
The median home build year in Stewart County is 1986. 49.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Stewart County compare to Tennessee?
Stewart County has an average water safety score of 78/100, which is above the Tennessee state average of 69/100.

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