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Little River County, Arkansas

6 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 6 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 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$111K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (108% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 15.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $493, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

59.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
10 (10 health)
2023
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 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 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
59.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
39/100
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: $493

Energy Code Gap $210/yr
Flood $200/yr
Water Infrastructure $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,077 housing units in Little River County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 40%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 19%

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

$111K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Little River County

5 community water systems serving Little River County.

Systems with the most violations in Little River County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Little River County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Little River County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 71820 Alleene 4 (3 health) $163K
2 71822 Ashdown 7 (3 health) $120K
3 71836 Foreman 11 (4 health) $102K
4 71853 Ogden 4 (3 health) $46K
5 71865 Wilton $85K
6 71866 Winthrop 8 (4 health) $128K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Little River County

Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.

Overview

Little River County in Arkansas covers 6 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.

5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 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 Little River County?
Little River County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Little River County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Little River County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $493 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Little River County?
The median home build year in Little River County is 1975. 59.2% 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). Little River County, Arkansas Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/little-river/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Little River County, Arkansas Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
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}

Page version: August 2026.

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