COUNTY REPORT AR

Crittenden County, Arkansas

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Crittenden County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Compared to state averages, Crittenden County scores well - its 10 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.

How Crittenden County Compares

Crittenden County87/100
Arkansas avg91/100
National avg73/100

How Crittenden County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
15
Water Systems

Crittenden County scores 4 points below the Arkansas state average (91/100) and 14 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 72376 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 72364 (83/100)
$106K
Median Home Value
$1,643
Avg Remediation (155% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Crittenden County, Arkansas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 16.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $970, driven primarily by flood

51.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Crittenden County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
12 (12 health)
2024
13 (13 health)
2025
13 (13 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 13 violations. Past 5 years: 38 total (38 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 46.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
51.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
40/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
44%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $970

Flood $1,100/yr
Energy Code Gap $150/yr
Water Infrastructure $100/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

20,543 housing units in Crittenden County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 23%

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 Crittenden County

$106K
Median Home Value
$1,643
Est. Remediation Cost
1.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Crittenden 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 Crittenden County residents

Asthma 11.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 46.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Crittenden County

8 community water systems serving Crittenden County.

Show all 8 water systems

15 total water systems serve Crittenden County.

Systems with the most violations in Crittenden County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Crittenden County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Crittenden County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 72376 Proctor 99 A 1 $106K
2 72301 West Memphis 83 B 86 (14 health) $119K
3 72327 Crawfordsville 83 B 62 (12 health) $145K
4 72364 Marion 83 B 95 (14 health) $206K
5 72303 West Memphis
6 72325 Clarkedale
7 72331 Earle 22 (6 health) $73K
8 72332 Edmondson $100K
9 72339 Gilmore
10 72384 Turrell 19 (2 health) $104K

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Overview

Crittenden County in Arkansas covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100) across 4 scored records.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 20 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Crittenden County?
Crittenden County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 10 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Crittenden County?
Crittenden County is served by 15 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Crittenden County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Crittenden County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $970 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Crittenden County?
The median home build year in Crittenden County is 1982. 51.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Crittenden County compare to Arkansas?
Crittenden County has an average Home Safety Score of 87/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Arkansas state average of 91/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Crittenden County, AR: HSS 87/100; 20 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/crittenden/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Crittenden County, AR: HSS 87/100; 20 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/crittenden/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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