Fulton County, Arkansas
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Fulton County's water quality grade reflects a middle-ground assessment — its 7 ZIP codes range from fully compliant to violation-flagged.
How Fulton County Compares
How Fulton County Compares
Fulton County scores 19 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Fulton County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.7 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 17.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $736, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.345% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk
57% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Fulton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 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: $736
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,358 housing units in Fulton 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 Fulton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fulton 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 Fulton 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 Fulton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fulton County Water Authori | 2,411 | 130 |
| 2 | MAMMOTH SPRING WATERWORKS | 1,777 | 130 |
| 3 | Cherokee Village Water Assoc | 4,780 | 130 |
| 4 | Highland Water Association | 2,390 | 130 |
| 5 | Hosanna Heights Water | 52 | 130 |
8 total water systems serve Fulton County.
All ZIP Codes in Fulton County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Fulton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72576 | Salem | 72 | B | 0 | $108K |
| 2 | 72583 | Viola | 72 | B | 0 | $130K |
| 3 | 72515 | Bexar | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 4 | 72520 | Camp | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 5 | 72531 | Elizabeth | 53 | D | 0 | $141K |
| 6 | 72578 | Sturkie | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 72554 | Mammoth Spring | 45 | D | 130 (26 health) | $126K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Fulton 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Fulton County, Arkansas
Overview
Fulton County in Arkansas covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
1 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 26 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.