COUNTY REPORT AR

Garland County, Arkansas

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Garland County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Across all 12 ZIP codes in Garland County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Garland County Compares

Garland County75/100
Arkansas avg91/100
National avg73/100

How Garland County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Garland County scores 16 points below the Arkansas state average (91/100) and 2 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 71901 (75/100)
Lowest ZIP: 71956 (74/100)
$166K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Avg Remediation (84% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 14.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $974, driven primarily by flood

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

35/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
25%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $974

Flood $775/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $141/yr

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

$166K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Garland County

7 community water systems serving Garland County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Garland County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Garland County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Garland County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 71901 Hot Springs National Park 75 B 1 $173K
2 71949 Jessieville 75 B 0 $131K
3 71964 Pearcy 75 B 1 $166K
4 71968 Royal 75 B 1 $175K
5 72087 Lonsdale 75 B 1 $161K
6 71913 Hot Springs National Park 74 B 4 $179K
7 71956 Mountain Pine 74 B 4 $60K
8 71902 Hot Springs National Park
9 71903 Hot Springs National Park
10 71910 Hot Springs Village
11 71914 Hot Springs National Park
12 71951 Hot Springs

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.

Overview

Garland County in Arkansas covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100) across 7 scored records.

6 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

← Back to Arkansas Home Safety Profile

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Garland County?
Garland County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 12 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Garland County?
Garland County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Garland County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Garland County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $974 per homeowner.
How does Garland County compare to Arkansas?
Garland County has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Arkansas state average of 91/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Garland County, AR: HSS 75/100; 4 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/garland/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-arkansas-garland,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Garland County, AR: HSS 75/100; 4 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/garland/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

Get safety alerts for Garland, Arkansas

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool - no phone call required.