COUNTY REPORT AR

Bradley County, Arkansas

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Compared to state averages, Bradley County scores well — its 3 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.

How Bradley County Compares

Bradley County78/100
Arkansas avg76/100
National avg68/100

How Bradley County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Bradley County scores 2 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 71671 (88/100)
Lowest ZIP: 71651 (66/100)
$94K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Avg Remediation (159% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.8 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 17.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,377, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.377% avg pipe failure probability

74.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
74.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $1,377

Flood $933/yr
Water / Lead $233/yr
Energy Code Gap $210/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,812 housing units in Bradley County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 35%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 16%

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 Bradley County

$94K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Est. Remediation Cost
1.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.5% (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 Bradley County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Se Bradley Company Water Assn 2,713 2
2 Warren Waterworks 6,001 2
3 Hermitage Waterworks 830 1
4 Bradley Company Rural Water Association 1,163 1
5 Sw Warren Water Association 765 1

7 total water systems serve Bradley County.

All ZIP Codes in Bradley County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Bradley County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 71671 Warren 88 A 1 $112K
2 71647 Hermitage 80 B 1 $77K
3 71651 Jersey 66 C 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Bradley County

Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.

Overview

Bradley County in Arkansas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).

2 of 3 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 Bradley County?
Bradley County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Bradley County?
Bradley County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bradley County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bradley County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,377 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Bradley County?
The median home build year in Bradley County is 1975. 74.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Bradley County compare to Arkansas?
Bradley County has an average water safety score of 78/100, which is above the Arkansas state average of 76/100.

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