Hempstead County, Arkansas
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Homeowners across Hempstead County's 8 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.
How Hempstead County Compares
How Hempstead County Compares
Hempstead County scores 4 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hempstead County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 16.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $304, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.355% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk
56.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Hempstead County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 27 violations. Past 5 years: 77 total (77 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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: $304
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,849 housing units in Hempstead 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 Hempstead County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hempstead 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 Hempstead 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 Hempstead County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hope Water Light Commission | 11,500 | 64 |
| 2 | Southwest Arkansas Water System | 2,335 | 56 |
| 3 | Fulton Waterworks | 379 | 54 |
| 4 | Perrytown Waterworks | 160 | 54 |
| 5 | Washington Water System | 142 | 54 |
11 total water systems serve Hempstead County.
All ZIP Codes in Hempstead County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Hempstead County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71855 | Ozan | 87 | A | 2 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 71801 | Hope | 78 | B | 27 (8 health) | $98K |
| 3 | 71802 | Hope | 78 | B | 27 (8 health) | — |
| 4 | 71838 | Fulton | 73 | B | 0 | $102K |
| 5 | 71831 | Columbus | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 71847 | Mc Caskill | 66 | C | 0 | $115K |
| 7 | 71862 | Washington | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 71825 | Blevins | 62 | C | 8 (8 health) | $135K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hempstead County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hempstead County, Arkansas
Overview
Hempstead County in Arkansas covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
4 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 25 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.