Garland County, Arkansas
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 12 ZIP codes in Garland County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Garland County Compares
How Garland County Compares
Garland County scores 12 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Garland County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 14.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $937, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.261% avg pipe failure probability
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: $937
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Garland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Garland 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 Garland 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 Garland County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOT SPRINGS UTILITIES | 75,343 | 2 |
| 2 | N Garland Company Reg Water District | 7,913 | 2 |
| 3 | Riviera Utilities | 1,800 | 1 |
| 4 | MOUNTAIN PINE WATERWORKS | 805 | 1 |
| 5 | Mill Pond Village Mhp | 160 | 1 |
9 total water systems serve Garland County.
All ZIP Codes in Garland County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Garland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71910 | Hot Springs Village | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 71951 | Hot Springs | 83 | B | 1 | — |
| 3 | 71956 | Mountain Pine | 75 | B | 1 | $60K |
| 4 | 71902 | Hot Springs National Park | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 71914 | Hot Springs National Park | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 71949 | Jessieville | 63 | C | 0 | $131K |
| 7 | 71968 | Royal | 63 | C | 0 | $175K |
| 8 | 72087 | Lonsdale | 63 | C | 0 | $161K |
| 9 | 71903 | Hot Springs National Park | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 71964 | Pearcy | 53 | D | 0 | $166K |
| 11 | 71901 | Hot Springs National Park | 50 | D | 0 | $173K |
| 12 | 71913 | Hot Springs National Park | 50 | D | 0 | $179K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Garland County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- 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 Garland County, Arkansas
Overview
Garland County in Arkansas covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
2 of 12 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.