COUNTY REPORT AR

Ashley County, Arkansas

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 92/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Ashley County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Spanning 7 ZIP codes, Ashley County posts strong drinking water compliance - most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.

How Ashley County Compares

Ashley County92/100
Arkansas avg91/100
National avg73/100

How Ashley County Compares

A
County Grade
92/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Ashley County scores 1 points above the Arkansas state average (91/100) and 19 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:

A
County Grade
92
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 71635 (94/100)
Lowest ZIP: 71646 (87/100)
$65K
Median Home Value
$1,586
Avg Remediation (244% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Ashley County, Arkansas

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: 17.7 (asthma 11%, diabetes 18.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,090, driven primarily by flood

64% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
11 (11 health)
2024
5 (5 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 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 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 45.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
64%
Pre-1978 Housing
45/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
71%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
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: $1,090

Flood $543/yr
Energy Code Gap $219/yr
Water Infrastructure $186/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

9,687 housing units in Ashley County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 37%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 14%

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 Ashley County

$65K
Median Home Value
$1,586
Est. Remediation Cost
2.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Ashley County residents

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 45.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Ashley County

8 community water systems serving Ashley County.

Show all 8 water systems

10 total water systems serve Ashley County.

Systems with the most violations in Ashley County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Ashley County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Ashley County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 71635 Crossett 94 A 7 (3 health) $94K
2 71658 Montrose 94 A 10 (4 health) $53K
3 71646 Hamburg 87 A 18 (8 health) $92K
4 71642 Fountain Hill 18 (5 health) $176K
5 71661 Parkdale 10 (4 health) $60K
6 71663 Portland 10 (4 health) $65K
7 71676 Wilmot 2 (1 health) $42K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Ashley County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Ashley County in Arkansas covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (92/100) across 3 scored records.

7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 11 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 Ashley County?
Ashley County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Ashley County?
Ashley County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Ashley County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Ashley County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,090 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Ashley County?
The median home build year in Ashley County is 1975. 64% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Ashley County compare to Arkansas?
Ashley County has an average Home Safety Score of 92/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Arkansas state average of 91/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Ashley County, AR: HSS 92/100; 11 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/ashley/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Ashley County, AR: HSS 92/100; 11 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/ashley/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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