Madison County, Arkansas
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent water monitoring in Madison County shows 4 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Madison County Compares
How Madison County Compares
Madison County scores 1 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 13.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $610, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.302% avg pipe failure probability
50.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Madison County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 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: $610
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,897 housing units in Madison 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 Madison County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MADISON CO WATER FACILITIES BD | 11,435 | 0 |
| 2 | Fayetteville Waterworks | 116,398 | 0 |
| 3 | Springdale Water Utilities | 98,948 | 0 |
| 4 | MOUNT OLIVE WATER ASSOCIATION | 6,308 | 0 |
| 5 | Benton County Water Authority5 | 1,813 | 0 |
8 total water systems serve Madison County.
All ZIP Codes in Madison County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Madison County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72740 | Huntsville | 95 | A | 0 | $166K |
| 2 | 72760 | Saint Paul | 73 | B | 0 | $175K |
| 3 | 72738 | Hindsville | 66 | C | 0 | $232K |
| 4 | 72776 | Witter | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Madison County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Overview
Madison County in Arkansas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Madison County.
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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.