COUNTY REPORT TN

Sumner County, Tennessee

9 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Sumner County: B.

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

The 9 water systems serving Sumner County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.

How Sumner County Compares

Sumner County80/100
Tennessee avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Sumner County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Sumner County scores 8 points above the Tennessee state average (72/100) and 7 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
80
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 37075 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 37022 (76/100)
$340K
Median Home Value
$1,622
Avg Remediation (48% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sumner 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: 13.8 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 12.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,391, driven primarily by flood

38.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2024
8 (8 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 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 12.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1992
Median Build Year
38.5%
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: $1,391

Flood $1,514/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water Infrastructure $33/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

70,682 housing units in Sumner County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 29%
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 Sumner County

$340K
Median Home Value
$1,622
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Sumner County

8 community water systems serving Sumner County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Sumner County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Sumner County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Sumner County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 37075 Hendersonville 82 B 1 $403K
2 37148 Portland 82 B 2 $273K
3 37066 Gallatin 80 B 4 $376K
4 37031 Castalian Springs 78 B 12 (6 health) $303K
5 37022 Bethpage 76 B 14 (6 health) $244K
6 37048 Cottontown 0 $382K
7 37070 Goodlettsville
8 37077 Hendersonville
9 37119 Mitchellville

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Overview

Sumner County in Tennessee covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100) across 5 scored records.

5 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 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

Is water safe in Sumner County?
Sumner County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 9 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Sumner County?
Sumner County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sumner County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sumner County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,391 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sumner County?
The median home build year in Sumner County is 1992. 38.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sumner County compare to Tennessee?
Sumner County has an average Home Safety Score of 80/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Tennessee state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sumner County, TN: HSS 80/100; 6 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/tennessee/sumner/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sumner County, TN: HSS 80/100; 6 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/tennessee/sumner/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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