White County, Tennessee
1 ZIP code · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 1 ZIP code in White County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How White County Compares
How White County Compares
White County scores 6 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 15.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $620, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.28% avg pipe failure probability
54% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across White County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $620
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
627 housing units in White County
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 White County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in White 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 White County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in White County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPARTA WATER SYSTEM | 10,899 | 0 |
| 2 | Dewhite Utility District | 8,219 | 0 |
| 3 | Warren County Util District #2 | 6,022 | 0 |
| 4 | Quebeck Walling U.d. | 5,349 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in White County
1 ZIP code tracked in White County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38559 | Doyle | 63 | C | 0 | $148K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for White County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54% of homes built before 1978
Overview
White County in Tennessee covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in White County.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.