Dallas County, Arkansas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Recent water monitoring in Dallas County shows 3 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Dallas County Compares
How Dallas County Compares
Dallas County scores 7 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 17.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $237, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.277% avg pipe failure probability
43% 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: $237
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,654 housing units in Dallas 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 Dallas County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fordyce Rural Water Assoc | 1,274 | 1 |
| 2 | Fordyce Water Company | 3,191 | 1 |
| 3 | Calhoun County Water Assn | 1,591 | 1 |
| 4 | Sparkman Waterworks | 1,325 | 1 |
| 5 | Carthage Water and Sewer | 345 | 1 |
8 total water systems serve Dallas County.
All ZIP Codes in Dallas County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Dallas County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71742 | Fordyce | 95 | A | 1 | $102K |
| 2 | 71725 | Carthage | 88 | A | 0 | $89K |
| 3 | 71748 | Ivan | 66 | C | 0 | $259K |
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Overview
Dallas County in Arkansas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
1 of 3 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.