North Little Rock, AR Home Safety: Home Safety 92/100
9 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for North Little Rock: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Water systems in North Little Rock, AR serve households with few reported safety events.
How North Little Rock Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
North Little Rock Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.001 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,320 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.91 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving North Little Rock
Throughout North Little Rock, AR, water comes from one of 3 primary utilities out of 4 total systems - independent providers with different rate structures, infrastructure, and compliance records that vary across the service territory.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 9 ZIP codes in North Little Rock, Arkansas (population ~69,436), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 418,034 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 9 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for North Little Rock: A (92/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
North Little Rock water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 9 ZIP codes
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72114 | A | Central Arkansas Water | 368,455 |
| 72116 | A | Central Arkansas Water | 368,455 |
| 72117 | A | Central Arkansas Water | 368,455 |
| 72118 | A | Central Arkansas Water | 368,455 |
| 72199 | — | Central Arkansas Water | 368,455 |
All ZIP Codes in North Little Rock
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for North Little Rock
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
North Little Rock: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Looking at how documented remediation costs fit within North Little Rock property values, the equity share lands in the moderate tier - a finding that positions the household financial perspective between routine maintenance and a significant budget commitment, where most homeowners can successfully address documented issues by treating the expense as a planned financial priority rather than an unexpected one.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in North Little Rock. The estimated $880–$1,940 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 6% below the Arkansas average.
Protecting Children from Lead in North Little Rock
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in North Little Rock appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for North Little Rock
Historical NFIP data for North Little Rock contains 272 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $23,844. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 75% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$1,320</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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