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
How Cleburne County Compares
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
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.
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
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: $281
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
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
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
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 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cleburne County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cleburne County, Arkansas
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.