Little River County, Arkansas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04
Unlike many counties its size, Little River County keeps violation rates low — all 5 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Little River County Compares
How Little River County Compares
Little River County scores 10 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Little River County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 15.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $394, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.356% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
61.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Little River County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 health-based).
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: $394
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,738 housing units in Little River 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 Little River County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Little River 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 Little River 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 Little River County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WILTON WATERWORKS | 354 | 8 |
| 2 | Little River Company Rda | 4,279 | 7 |
| 3 | Foreman Waterworks | 1,011 | 7 |
| 4 | Winthrop Water Association | 338 | 7 |
| 5 | Little River Country Club | 120 | 7 |
8 total water systems serve Little River County.
All ZIP Codes in Little River County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Little River County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71822 | Ashdown | 95 | A | 0 | $120K |
| 2 | 71836 | Foreman | 94 | A | 7 (4 health) | $102K |
| 3 | 71853 | Ogden | 88 | A | 0 | $46K |
| 4 | 71865 | Wilton | 88 | A | 1 | $85K |
| 5 | 71820 | Alleene | 66 | C | 0 | $163K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Little River County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Little River County, Arkansas
Overview
Little River County in Arkansas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).
2 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.