Lafayette County, Arkansas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water utilities serving Lafayette County's 5 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 Lafayette County Compares
How Lafayette County Compares
Lafayette County scores 5 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lafayette County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 18.3 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 19.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $644, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.378% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
66.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Lafayette County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 26 total (26 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: $644
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,563 housing units in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County
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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walker Creek Stateline Rwa | 1,340 | 6 |
| 2 | Bradley Waterworks | 567 | 4 |
| 3 | Walnut Hill Water Association | 275 | 4 |
| 4 | LEWISVILLE WATERWORKS | 1,951 | 4 |
| 5 | Stamps Waterworks | 1,633 | 3 |
10 total water systems serve Lafayette County.
All ZIP Codes in Lafayette County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Lafayette County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71860 | Stamps | 87 | A | 1 | $73K |
| 2 | 71827 | Buckner | 86 | A | 1 | $49K |
| 3 | 71845 | Lewisville | 86 | A | 2 | $73K |
| 4 | 71826 | Bradley | 74 | B | 4 (4 health) | $72K |
| 5 | 71839 | Garland City | 73 | B | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lafayette County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Lafayette County, Arkansas
Overview
Lafayette County in Arkansas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
4 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.