COUNTY REPORT AR

Grant County, Arkansas

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent water monitoring in Grant County shows 5 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Grant County Compares

Grant County82/100
Arkansas avg76/100
National avg68/100

How Grant County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

Grant County scores 6 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 72084 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 72105 (66/100)
$104K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Avg Remediation (134% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Grant 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: 14.3 (asthma 10%, diabetes 12.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $382, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.31% avg pipe failure probability

49.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
49.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
31%
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: $382

Flood $200/yr
Water / Lead $110/yr
Energy Code Gap $72/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,786 housing units in Grant County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 39%
2000+ 27%

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 Grant County

$104K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.9% (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 Grant County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Tull Water 1,987 1
2 PRATTSVILLE WATERWORKS 1,341 1
3 Sheridan Waterworks 4,605 1
4 South Sheridan Water Assoc 3,887 1
5 Center Grove Water Association 3,858 1

13 total water systems serve Grant County.

All ZIP Codes in Grant County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Grant County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 72084 Leola 95 A 0 $84K
2 72150 Sheridan 90 A 1 $177K
3 72129 Prattsville 88 A 0 $101K
4 72128 Poyen 73 B 0 $108K
5 72105 Jones Mill 66 C 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Grant County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Grant County in Arkansas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).

1 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Grant County?
Grant County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Grant County?
Grant County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Grant County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Grant County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $382 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Grant County?
The median home build year in Grant County is 1983. 49.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Grant County compare to Arkansas?
Grant County has an average water safety score of 82/100, which is above the Arkansas state average of 76/100.

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