COUNTY REPORT AR

Lafayette County, Arkansas

4 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 4 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

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

Unavailable
0 of 4 tracked ZIP records scored
4
ZIP Codes
$72K
Median Home Value
$2,033
Avg Remediation (282% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 19 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 20.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $763, driven primarily by water_infra

63.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↓ Improving trend

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

2021
6 (6 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
8 (8 health)
2024
6 (6 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

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

Asthma 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 20.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 46% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
63.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
46/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
50%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $763

Water Infrastructure $275/yr
Energy Code Gap $225/yr
Flood $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,330 housing units in Lafayette County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 31%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 20%

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

$72K
Median Home Value
$2,033
Est. Remediation Cost
2.8%
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 Lafayette County residents

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 20.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 46% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Lafayette County

7 community water systems serving Lafayette County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Lafayette County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Lafayette County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Lafayette County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 71826 Bradley 0 $72K
2 71827 Buckner 24 (10 health) $49K
3 71845 Lewisville 3 $73K
4 71860 Stamps 23 (17 health) $73K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Lafayette County

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Overview

Lafayette County in Arkansas covers 4 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

3 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 27 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Lafayette County?
Lafayette County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lafayette County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lafayette County is water_infra. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $763 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lafayette County?
The median home build year in Lafayette County is 1978. 63.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Lafayette County, Arkansas Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/lafayette/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lafayette County, Arkansas Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/lafayette/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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