COUNTY REPORT AR

Drew County, Arkansas

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Drew County earns a high water safety grade — 6 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Drew County Compares

Drew County87/100
Arkansas avg76/100
National avg68/100

How Drew County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

Drew County scores 11 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 71656 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 71654 (60/100)
$114K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Avg Remediation (132% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Drew 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 11.2%, diabetes 16.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,028, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.338% avg pipe failure probability

61.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 44.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1981
Median Build Year
61.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,028

Flood $833/yr
Energy Code Gap $120/yr
Water / Lead $75/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

9,833 housing units in Drew County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 28%
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 Drew County

$114K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 44.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Drew County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Lacey-ladelle Water Associatio 1,438 5
2 Green Hill-brooks Chapel Water 597 5
3 Monticello Water Department 8,442 3
4 Selma Water Association 1,600 3
5 Bowser Water Assn 564 3

13 total water systems serve Drew County.

All ZIP Codes in Drew County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Drew County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 71656 Monticello 99 A 1
2 71657 Monticello 99 A 1
3 71655 Monticello 90 A 1 $133K
4 71677 Winchester 87 A 0 $38K
5 71675 Wilmar 86 A 2 $137K
6 71654 Mc Gehee 60 C 0 $96K

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Overview

Drew County in Arkansas covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).

4 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Drew County?
Drew County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Drew County?
Drew County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Drew County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Drew County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,028 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Drew County?
The median home build year in Drew County is 1981. 61.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Drew County compare to Arkansas?
Drew County has an average water safety score of 87/100, which is above the Arkansas state average of 76/100.

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