COUNTY REPORT AR

Jackson County, Arkansas

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 95/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Jackson County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Water utilities serving Jackson County's 8 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record - the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.

How Jackson County Compares

Jackson County95/100
Arkansas avg91/100
National avg73/100

How Jackson County Compares

A
County Grade
95/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Jackson County scores 4 points above the Arkansas state average (91/100) and 22 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
County Grade
95
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 72473 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 72473 (95/100)
$77K
Median Home Value
$2,748
Avg Remediation (356% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Jackson 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: 16.5 (asthma 11%, diabetes 15.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $760, driven primarily by flood

67.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Jackson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
2 (2 health)
2024
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 43.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
67.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
44/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
43%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $760

Flood $360/yr
Water / Lead $229/yr
Energy Code Gap $219/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,837 housing units in Jackson County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 53%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 10%

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 Jackson County

$77K
Median Home Value
$2,748
Est. Remediation Cost
3.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Jackson County residents

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 43.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Jackson County

4 community water systems serving Jackson County.

Systems with the most violations in Jackson County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Jackson County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Jackson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 72473 Tuckerman 95 A 5 $84K
2 72005 Amagon
3 72014 Beedeville $71K
4 72043 Diaz
5 72075 Jacksonport
6 72169 Tupelo $83K
7 72431 Grubbs 0
8 72471 Swifton 5 $70K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Jackson County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Jackson County in Arkansas covers 8 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (95/100) across 1 scored records.

2 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Jackson County?
Jackson County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Jackson County?
Jackson County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jackson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Jackson County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $760 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Jackson County?
The median home build year in Jackson County is 1976. 67.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Jackson County compare to Arkansas?
Jackson County has an average Home Safety Score of 95/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Arkansas state average of 91/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Jackson County, AR: HSS 95/100; Lead Above EPA Limits. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/jackson/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-arkansas-jackson,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Jackson County, AR: HSS 95/100; Lead Above EPA Limits}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/jackson/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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