Izard County, Arkansas
17 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
For most households in Izard County, the 17 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.
How Izard County Compares
How Izard County Compares
Izard County scores 15 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Izard County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.1 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 15.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $727, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.318% avg pipe failure probability
58.5% 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: $727
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,902 housing units in Izard 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 Izard County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Izard 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 Izard 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 Izard County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melbourne Waterworks | 4,126 | 2 |
| 2 | Calico Rock Waterworks | 1,726 | 2 |
| 3 | OXFORD WATERWORKS | 1,253 | 1 |
| 4 | West Stone County Water Assn | 5,188 | 1 |
| 5 | Norfork Waterworks | 918 | 1 |
15 total water systems serve Izard County.
All ZIP Codes in Izard County
17 ZIP codes tracked in Izard County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72556 | Melbourne | 78 | B | 1 | $174K |
| 2 | 72512 | Horseshoe Bend | 75 | B | 0 | $118K |
| 3 | 72565 | Oxford | 75 | B | 0 | $84K |
| 4 | 72536 | Franklin | 72 | B | 0 | $102K |
| 5 | 72561 | Mount Pleasant | 72 | B | 0 | $125K |
| 6 | 72519 | Calico Rock | 70 | B | 1 | $146K |
| 7 | 72526 | Cushman | 63 | C | 0 | $128K |
| 8 | 72540 | Guion | 55 | C | 0 | $110K |
| 9 | 72517 | Brockwell | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 72528 | Dolph | 53 | D | 0 | $186K |
| 11 | 72539 | Glencoe | 53 | D | 0 | $60K |
| 12 | 72555 | Marcella | 53 | D | 0 | $204K |
| 13 | 72566 | Pineville | 53 | D | 0 | $58K |
| 14 | 72573 | Sage | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 15 | 72584 | Violet Hill | 53 | D | 0 | $74K |
| 16 | 72585 | Wideman | 53 | D | 0 | $79K |
| 17 | 72587 | Wiseman | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Izard County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Izard County, Arkansas
Overview
Izard County in Arkansas covers 17 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
2 of 17 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.