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
How Drew County Compares
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
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.
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
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: $1,028
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
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
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
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 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Drew County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.3% 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 Drew County, Arkansas
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.