Lee County, Arkansas
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Lee County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 6 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Lee County Compares
How Lee County Compares
Lee County scores 10 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lee County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 18.1 (asthma 11%, diabetes 19.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $813, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.395% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
70.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Lee County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 28 violations. Past 5 years: 71 total (71 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $813
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,520 housing units in Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEE COUNTY WATER ASSOCIATION | 3,770 | 28 |
| 2 | Marianna Waterworks | 3,238 | 18 |
| 3 | HUGHES COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC | 2,195 | 18 |
| 4 | Adc East Arkansas Regional | 1,650 | 18 |
| 5 | MORO WATERWORKS | 219 | 10 |
6 total water systems serve Lee County.
All ZIP Codes in Lee County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Lee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72108 | Monroe | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 72311 | Aubrey | 66 | C | 0 | $85K |
| 3 | 72341 | Haynes | 66 | C | 0 | $48K |
| 4 | 72352 | La Grange | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 72360 | Marianna | 65 | C | 18 (13 health) | $76K |
| 6 | 72368 | Moro | 57 | C | 10 (9 health) | $103K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lee County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.8% 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 Lee County, Arkansas
Overview
Lee County in Arkansas covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
2 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 22 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.