COUNTY REPORT TN

Weakley County, Tennessee

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 90/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Throughout Weakley County, the 7 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.

How Weakley County Compares

Weakley County90/100
Tennessee avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Weakley County Compares

A
County Grade
90/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Weakley County scores 21 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 22 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
90
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 38230 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 38241 (66/100)
$109K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (110% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Weakley 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 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 13.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $607, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.33% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk

63% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
63%
Pre-1978 Housing
33%
Pipe Failure Probability
17%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $607

Energy Code Gap $386/yr
Flood $114/yr
Water / Lead $107/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

14,069 housing units in Weakley County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 19%

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 Weakley County

$109K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.1% (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 Weakley County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Martin Water Department 11,918 11
2 Sharon Water System 1,236 11
3 Dresden Water Department 3,265 4
4 Gleason Water Department 1,753 4
5 Greenfield Water Department 2,189 0

6 total water systems serve Weakley County.

All ZIP Codes in Weakley County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Weakley County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 38230 Greenfield 99 A 0 $96K
2 38238 Martin 99 A 0
3 38229 Gleason 96 A 3 $145K
4 38225 Dresden 95 A 1 $112K
5 38237 Martin 90 A 0 $194K
6 38255 Sharon 87 A 10 $105K
7 38241 Palmersville 66 C 0 $106K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Weakley County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Weakley County in Tennessee covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (90/100).

3 of 7 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 Weakley County?
Weakley County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Weakley County?
Weakley County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Weakley County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Weakley County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $607 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Weakley County?
The median home build year in Weakley County is 1977. 63% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Weakley County compare to Tennessee?
Weakley County has an average water safety score of 90/100, which is above the Tennessee state average of 69/100.

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