Hot Spring County, Arkansas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Hot Spring County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 3 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Hot Spring County Compares
How Hot Spring County Compares
Hot Spring County scores 8 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 13.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $577, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.33% avg pipe failure probability
62.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $577
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,773 housing units in Hot Spring 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 Hot Spring County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hot Spring 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 Hot Spring 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 Hot Spring County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Spring Company Water Assoc | 3,528 | 0 |
| 2 | Kimzey Regional Water District | 12,718 | 0 |
| 3 | Hwy 9 Water Association | 1,375 | 0 |
| 4 | Tulip-princeton Water Assn | 1,083 | 0 |
| 5 | Malvern Waterworks | 9,690 | 0 |
10 total water systems serve Hot Spring County.
All ZIP Codes in Hot Spring County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Hot Spring County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71941 | Donaldson | 95 | A | 0 | $158K |
| 2 | 72104 | Malvern | 90 | A | 0 | $117K |
| 3 | 71942 | Friendship | 66 | C | 0 | $119K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hot Spring 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 — 62.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Hot Spring County in Arkansas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Hot Spring County.
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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.