COUNTY REPORT AR

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

Cleveland County84/100
Arkansas avg76/100
National avg68/100

How Cleveland County Compares

B
County Grade
84/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
84
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 71665 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 71660 (66/100)
$127K
Median Home Value

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

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
56%
Pre-1978 Housing
32%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $250

Energy Code Gap $150/yr
Water / Lead $100/yr

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

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 31%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 23%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Cleveland County residents

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.4% (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 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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Cleveland County?
Cleveland County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Cleveland County?
Cleveland 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 Cleveland County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cleveland County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $250 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cleveland County?
The median home build year in Cleveland County is 1984. 56% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cleveland County compare to Arkansas?
Cleveland County has an average water safety score of 84/100, which is above the Arkansas state average of 76/100.

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