Chicot County, Arkansas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Chicot County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 3 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.
How Chicot County Compares
How Chicot County Compares
Chicot County scores 6 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 18.1 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 20.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,227, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.45% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
66.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Chicot County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 30 total (30 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: $2,227
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,286 housing units in Chicot 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 Chicot County
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 Chicot County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Chicot County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Switch Rural Water Assn | 670 | 27 |
| 2 | Lake Chicot Water Association | 1,909 | 27 |
| 3 | Chicot Junction Water Assoc | 616 | 27 |
| 4 | Airport Road Water Association | 525 | 27 |
| 5 | Lake Village Waterworks | 2,065 | 19 |
9 total water systems serve Chicot County.
All ZIP Codes in Chicot County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Chicot County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71638 | Dermott | 82 | B | 0 | $71K |
| 2 | 71640 | Eudora | 77 | B | 8 (5 health) | $57K |
| 3 | 71653 | Lake Village | 52 | D | 19 (11 health) | $149K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Chicot County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Chicot County in Arkansas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 16 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.