Miller County, Arkansas
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Miller County, all 4 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Miller County Compares
How Miller County Compares
Miller County scores 3 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 15.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $995, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.347% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
53% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Miller County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 28 total (28 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: $995
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
19,557 housing units in Miller 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 Miller County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Miller 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 Miller County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Miller County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TEXARKANA WATER UTILITIES | 29,233 | 40 |
| 2 | Miller County Public Water Authority | 803 | 40 |
| 3 | FOUKE WATERWORKS | 955 | 39 |
| 4 | Cottonshed Waterworks | 62 | 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Miller County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Miller County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71854 | Texarkana | 85 | A | 1 | $157K |
| 2 | 71840 | Genoa | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 3 | 71837 | Fouke | 67 | C | 39 (11 health) | $102K |
| 4 | 71834 | Doddridge | 66 | C | 0 | $56K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Miller County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53% 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
Overview
Miller County in Arkansas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 11 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.