Craighead County, Arkansas
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 85/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
For households in Craighead County, the 13 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.
How Craighead County Compares
How Craighead County Compares
Craighead County scores 9 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 17 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Craighead County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 11.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $946, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.33% avg pipe failure probability
58.6% 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: $946
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
40,681 housing units in Craighead 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 Craighead County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Craighead 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 Craighead 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 Craighead County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonesboro Water System | 79,889 | 6 |
| 2 | St Francis River Reg Water Dd | 2,465 | 4 |
| 3 | LAKE CITY WATERWORKS | 2,186 | 4 |
| 4 | Bay Waterworks | 1,938 | 4 |
| 5 | Brookland Waterworks | 4,283 | 2 |
14 total water systems serve Craighead County.
All ZIP Codes in Craighead County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Craighead County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72402 | Jonesboro | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 72403 | Jonesboro | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 3 | 72417 | Brookland | 93 | A | 0 | $169K |
| 4 | 72419 | Caraway | 90 | A | 0 | $77K |
| 5 | 72447 | Monette | 88 | A | 0 | $115K |
| 6 | 72411 | Bay | 86 | A | 2 | $101K |
| 7 | 72421 | Cash | 86 | A | 2 | $77K |
| 8 | 72404 | Jonesboro | 85 | A | 0 | $236K |
| 9 | 72437 | Lake City | 85 | A | 2 | $141K |
| 10 | 72401 | Jonesboro | 80 | B | 0 | $185K |
| 11 | 72416 | Bono | 77 | B | 0 | $158K |
| 12 | 72414 | Black Oak | 66 | C | 0 | $94K |
| 13 | 72427 | Egypt | 66 | C | 0 | $69K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Craighead County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.6% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Craighead County, Arkansas
Overview
Craighead County in Arkansas covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (85/100).
3 of 13 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.