Desha County, Arkansas
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent assessments, Desha County's 6 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Desha County Compares
How Desha County Compares
Desha County scores 1 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Desha County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 18.8 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 21.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $892, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.408% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
69.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Desha County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 26 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
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: $892
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,134 housing units in Desha 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 Desha 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 Desha 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 Desha County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dumas Waterworks | 6,338 | 61 |
| 2 | Pickens Waterworks | 49 | 61 |
| 3 | Arkansas City Waterworks | 376 | 4 |
| 4 | Pendleton-pea Ridge Water Assn | 845 | 2 |
| 5 | Yorktown Water Association | 7,364 | 2 |
13 total water systems serve Desha County.
All ZIP Codes in Desha County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Desha County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71666 | Rohwer | 87 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 71670 | Tillar | 87 | A | 0 | $110K |
| 3 | 71674 | Watson | 87 | A | 0 | $46K |
| 4 | 71639 | Dumas | 83 | B | 2 (2 health) | $98K |
| 5 | 71630 | Arkansas City | 71 | B | 4 (4 health) | $90K |
| 6 | 71662 | Pickens | 33 | F | 59 (21 health) | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Desha County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Desha County, Arkansas
Overview
Desha County in Arkansas covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
3 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 27 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.