COUNTY REPORT AR

Cleburne County, Arkansas

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

The 10 water systems serving Cleburne County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.

How Cleburne County Compares

Cleburne County74/100
Arkansas avg76/100
National avg68/100

How Cleburne County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Cleburne County scores 2 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 72581 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 72546 (66/100)
$144K
Median Home Value
$933
Avg Remediation (65% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Cleburne 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: 16.2 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 15.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $281, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.275% avg pipe failure probability

46.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
46.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $281

Flood $140/yr
Energy Code Gap $81/yr
Water / Lead $60/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,969 housing units in Cleburne County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 29%

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 Cleburne County

$144K
Median Home Value
$933
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.9% (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 Cleburne County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 HEBER SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM 14,015 2
2 Mountain Top Water Association 9,253 2
3 Wilburn Water Association 668 2
4 West Stone County Water Assn 5,188 0
5 TUMBLING SHOALS WATER ASSOC 6,608 0

11 total water systems serve Cleburne County.

All ZIP Codes in Cleburne County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Cleburne County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 72581 Tumbling Shoals 99 A 0 $119K
2 72545 Heber Springs 98 A 2
3 72121 Pangburn 82 B 0 $169K
4 72044 Edgemont 66 C 0 $225K
5 72067 Higden 66 C 0 $201K
6 72130 Prim 66 C 0 $112K
7 72179 Wilburn 66 C 0 $91K
8 72523 Concord 66 C 0 $111K
9 72530 Drasco 66 C 0 $173K
10 72546 Ida 66 C 0

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Overview

Cleburne County in Arkansas covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).

1 of 10 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 Cleburne County?
Cleburne County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 10 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Cleburne County?
Cleburne County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cleburne County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cleburne County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $281 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cleburne County?
The median home build year in Cleburne County is 1986. 46.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cleburne County compare to Arkansas?
Cleburne County has an average water safety score of 74/100, which is below the Arkansas state average of 76/100.

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