Cross County, Arkansas
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
The 6 water systems serving Cross County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Cross County Compares
How Cross County Compares
Cross County scores 4 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cross County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 15.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $687, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.39% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
65.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Cross County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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: $687
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,728 housing units in Cross 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 Cross County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Cross 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 Cross County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cross County Rural Water Sys | 8,788 | 13 |
| 2 | Vanndale-birdeye Water Assoc | 2,174 | 8 |
| 3 | Wynne Waterworks | 8,391 | 6 |
| 4 | Forrest City Waterworks | 9,986 | 6 |
| 5 | St Francis Rural Water Assoc | 1,103 | 6 |
12 total water systems serve Cross County.
All ZIP Codes in Cross County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Cross County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72347 | Hickory Ridge | 91 | A | 5 | $59K |
| 2 | 72324 | Cherry Valley | 86 | A | 2 | $85K |
| 3 | 72373 | Parkin | 86 | A | 4 | $38K |
| 4 | 72396 | Wynne | 84 | B | 6 (1 health) | $131K |
| 5 | 72387 | Vanndale | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 72429 | Fisher | 66 | C | 0 | $58K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cross County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65.2% 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 Cross County, Arkansas
Overview
Cross County in Arkansas covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).
4 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.