Crawford County, Arkansas
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
The 12 water systems serving Crawford County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Crawford County Compares
How Crawford County Compares
Crawford County scores 2 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Crawford County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 13.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $700, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.319% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk
48.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Crawford County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $700
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
25,903 housing units in Crawford 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 Crawford County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Crawford 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 Crawford 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 Crawford County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concord Water & Sewer Pfb of Crawford Company | 3,071 | 24 |
| 2 | Oak Grove Water Association | 2,963 | 24 |
| 3 | Kibler Water System | 1,815 | 24 |
| 4 | Van Buren Waterworks | 22,725 | 24 |
| 5 | Fort Smith Water Utilities | 86,209 | 13 |
23 total water systems serve Crawford County.
All ZIP Codes in Crawford County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Crawford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72932 | Cedarville | 99 | A | 0 | $159K |
| 2 | 72921 | Alma | 95 | A | 0 | $186K |
| 3 | 72957 | Van Buren | 92 | A | 12 | — |
| 4 | 72946 | Mountainburg | 86 | A | 1 | $129K |
| 5 | 72935 | Dyer | 84 | B | 4 (3 health) | $162K |
| 6 | 72956 | Van Buren | 78 | B | 12 | $177K |
| 7 | 72934 | Chester | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 8 | 72930 | Cecil | 66 | C | 0 | $117K |
| 9 | 72947 | Mulberry | 66 | C | 2 (1 health) | $152K |
| 10 | 72948 | Natural Dam | 66 | C | 0 | $212K |
| 11 | 72952 | Rudy | 66 | C | 0 | $142K |
| 12 | 72955 | Uniontown | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Crawford 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 Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Crawford County, Arkansas
Overview
Crawford County in Arkansas covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
5 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.