Cleveland County, Arkansas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
The 3 water systems serving Cleveland County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Cleveland County Compares
How Cleveland County Compares
Cleveland County scores 8 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 15%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $250, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.317% avg pipe failure probability
56% 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: $250
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,327 housing units in Cleveland County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Cleveland 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 Cleveland County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hwy 63 Water Association | 7,187 | 2 |
| 2 | Cleveland Company Rural Water Users Assoc | 2,243 | 2 |
| 3 | Kingsland Waterworks | 447 | 2 |
| 4 | Liberty Utilities | 43,438 | 0 |
| 5 | Watson Chapel Water Assoc | 5,590 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Cleveland County.
All ZIP Codes in Cleveland County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Cleveland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71665 | Rison | 99 | A | 0 | $127K |
| 2 | 71652 | Kingsland | 86 | A | 2 | $56K |
| 3 | 71660 | New Edinburg | 66 | C | 0 | $145K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cleveland County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Cleveland County in Arkansas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).
1 of 3 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.