COUNTY REPORT AR

Faulkner County, Arkansas

13 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Throughout Faulkner County, the 13 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.

How Faulkner County Compares

Faulkner County80/100
Arkansas avg76/100
National avg68/100

How Faulkner County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Faulkner 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

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 72058 (90/100)
Lowest ZIP: 72136 (66/100)
$178K
Median Home Value
$1,450
Avg Remediation (81% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Faulkner 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: 13.2 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 11.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $849, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.279% avg pipe failure probability

34.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Faulkner County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
1 (1 health)
2023
15 (15 health)
2024
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 22 total (22 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1991
Median Build Year
34.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
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: $849

Flood $738/yr
Energy Code Gap $76/yr
Water / Lead $35/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

52,329 housing units in Faulkner County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 14%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 43%

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 Faulkner County

$178K
Median Home Value
$1,450
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.8% (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 Faulkner County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Conway Water System 64,008 12
2 Beaverfork Pwa 4,220 12
3 GREENBRIER WATERWORKS 12,938 10
4 Wooster Waterworks 5,000 10
5 Mayflower Waterworks 7,390 6

14 total water systems serve Faulkner County.

All ZIP Codes in Faulkner County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Faulkner County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 72058 Greenbrier 90 A 1 $203K
2 72173 Vilonia 90 A 0 $202K
3 72033 Conway 89 A 3 (2 health)
4 72035 Conway 89 A 3 (2 health)
5 72061 Guy 88 A 0
6 72106 Mayflower 85 A 0 $173K
7 72034 Conway 82 B 3 (2 health) $250K
8 72032 Conway 77 B 3 (2 health) $183K
9 72181 Wooster 75 B 9 (5 health) $275K
10 72045 El Paso 73 B 0 $139K
11 72047 Enola 73 B 0 $170K
12 72111 Mount Vernon 66 C 0 $156K
13 72136 Romance 66 C 0 $153K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Faulkner County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Faulkner County in Arkansas covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

6 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 13 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Faulkner County?
Faulkner County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 13 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Faulkner County?
Faulkner County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 13 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Faulkner County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Faulkner County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $849 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Faulkner County?
The median home build year in Faulkner County is 1991. 34.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Faulkner County compare to Arkansas?
Faulkner County has an average water safety score of 80/100, which is above the Arkansas state average of 76/100.

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