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Benton County, Arkansas

22 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 22 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 22 tracked ZIP records scored
22
ZIP Codes
$257K
Median Home Value
$1,686
Avg Remediation (66% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Benton County, Arkansas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.8 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 10.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $958, driven primarily by flood

34.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
10 (10 health)
2025
20 (20 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 32 total (32 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
34.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
31/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
15%
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: $958

Flood $733/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $85/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

116,747 housing units in Benton County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 16%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 41%

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 Benton County

$257K
Median Home Value
$1,686
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Benton County

8 community water systems serving Benton County.

Show all 8 water systems

24 total water systems serve Benton County.

Systems with the most violations in Benton County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Benton County

22 ZIP codes tracked in Benton County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 72711 Avoca
2 72712 Bentonville 5 $401K
3 72714 Bella Vista 1 $255K
4 72715 Bella Vista 59 (35 health) $264K
5 72716 Bentonville
6 72718 Cave Springs 0 $407K
7 72719 Centerton 3 $283K
8 72722 Decatur 3 $178K
9 72732 Garfield 3 $237K
10 72733 Gateway
11 72734 Gentry 6 (1 health) $198K
12 72736 Gravette 3 $278K
13 72739 Hiwasse 3
14 72745 Lowell 0 $256K
15 72747 Maysville 0
16 72751 Pea Ridge 2 $258K
17 72756 Rogers 4 (1 health) $243K
18 72757 Rogers
19 72758 Rogers 0 $358K
20 72761 Siloam Springs 4 (1 health) $219K
21 72762 Springdale 1 $279K
22 72768 Sulphur Springs 2 $147K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Benton 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

Benton County in Arkansas covers 22 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

14 of 18 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 37 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

How many water systems serve Benton County?
Benton County is served by 24 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 22 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Benton County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Benton County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $958 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Benton County?
The median home build year in Benton County is 1995. 34.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Benton County, Arkansas Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/benton/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-arkansas-benton,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Benton County, Arkansas Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/benton/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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