Nevada County, Arkansas
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Nevada County, all 6 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Nevada County Compares
How Nevada County Compares
Nevada County scores 1 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Nevada County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.7 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 18.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $323, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.384% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk
59.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Nevada County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 16 violations. Past 5 years: 48 total (48 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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: $323
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,227 housing units in Nevada 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 Nevada County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Nevada 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 Nevada County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WILLISVILLE WATERWORKS | 430 | 24 |
| 2 | Prescott Waterworks | 4,500 | 23 |
| 3 | Bodcaw Rural Water System | 1,430 | 23 |
| 4 | Rosston Water Department | 750 | 23 |
| 5 | Hope Water Light Commission | 11,500 | 1 |
8 total water systems serve Nevada County.
All ZIP Codes in Nevada County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Nevada County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71857 | Prescott | 94 | A | 1 (1 health) | $92K |
| 2 | 71835 | Emmet | 88 | A | 0 | $112K |
| 3 | 71864 | Willisville | 86 | A | 2 (2 health) | $10K |
| 4 | 71722 | Bluff City | 66 | C | 0 | $12K |
| 5 | 71828 | Cale | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 71858 | Rosston | 62 | C | 22 (10 health) | $38K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Nevada County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Nevada County, Arkansas
Overview
Nevada County in Arkansas covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
3 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 13 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.