Greene County, Arkansas
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Throughout Greene County, the 6 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 Greene County Compares
How Greene County Compares
Greene County scores 12 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 20 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Greene County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.3 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $570, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.248% 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: $570
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 Greene County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paragould Municipal Utilities | 31,188 | 2 |
| 2 | St Francis River Reg Water Dd | 2,465 | 2 |
| 3 | Walnut Ridge Waterworks | 5,823 | 2 |
| 4 | LAFE REGIONAL WATER DISTRIBUTION DISTRIC | 2,583 | 1 |
| 5 | Western Greene County R W D | 7,095 | 1 |
9 total water systems serve Greene County.
All ZIP Codes in Greene County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Greene County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72451 | Paragould | 99 | A | 1 | — |
| 2 | 72474 | Walcott | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 3 | 72439 | Walnut Ridge | 95 | A | 2 | — |
| 4 | 72443 | Marmaduke | 87 | A | 0 | $112K |
| 5 | 72450 | Paragould | 80 | B | 1 | $169K |
| 6 | 72436 | Lafe | 66 | C | 0 | $125K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Greene County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- 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 Greene County, Arkansas
Overview
Greene County in Arkansas covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).
3 of 6 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.