COUNTY REPORT AR

Lonoke County, Arkansas

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Compared to state averages, Lonoke County scores well — its 10 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.

How Lonoke County Compares

Lonoke County81/100
Arkansas avg76/100
National avg68/100

How Lonoke County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Lonoke 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

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 72007 (93/100)
Lowest ZIP: 72066 (66/100)
$152K
Median Home Value
$1,867
Avg Remediation (123% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Lonoke 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: 14.1 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 12.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $660, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.314% avg pipe failure probability, 22% of ZIPs at high risk

45.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2024
4 (4 health)
2025
21 (21 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 21 violations. Past 5 years: 27 total (27 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 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
45.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
31%
Pipe Failure Probability
22%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $660

Flood $440/yr
Energy Code Gap $135/yr
Water / Lead $85/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

29,160 housing units in Lonoke County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 42%

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 Lonoke County

$152K
Median Home Value
$1,867
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lonoke 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 Lonoke County residents

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Lonoke County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Grand Prairie Regional Water 15,204 18
2 Grand Prairie Bayou 2 Pwa 13,519 13
3 WARD WATERWORKS 12,579 13
4 Lonoke White Public Water Authority 13
5 Humnoke Waterworks 292 13

18 total water systems serve Lonoke County.

All ZIP Codes in Lonoke County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Lonoke County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 72007 Austin 93 A 4 $220K
2 72023 Cabot 90 A 0 $202K
3 72024 Carlisle 87 A 0 $132K
4 72083 Keo 86 A 1
5 72072 Humnoke 85 A 13 (2 health) $104K
6 72086 Lonoke 85 A 5 (5 health) $152K
7 72176 Ward 83 B 4 (3 health) $165K
8 72168 Tucker 73 B 0 $56K
9 72037 Coy 66 C 0
10 72066 Hickory Plains 66 C 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Lonoke County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Lonoke County in Arkansas covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

5 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 10 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lonoke County?
Lonoke County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 10 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Lonoke County?
Lonoke County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lonoke County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lonoke County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $660 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lonoke County?
The median home build year in Lonoke County is 1983. 45.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Lonoke County compare to Arkansas?
Lonoke County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is above the Arkansas state average of 76/100.

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