Newton County, Arkansas
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Newton County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
EPA monitoring reports for Newton County cover 11 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story - compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.
How Newton County Compares
How Newton County Compares
Newton County scores 8 points below the Arkansas state average (91/100) and 10 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Newton County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 15.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $977, driven primarily by flood
58.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Newton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 45 violations. Past 5 years: 89 total (89 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
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: $977
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,925 housing units in Newton 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 Newton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Newton 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 Newton County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Newton County
8 community water systems serving Newton County.
- B
- B
- B
Show all 8 water systems
- B
10 total water systems serve Newton County.
Systems with the most violations in Newton County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
All ZIP Codes in Newton County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Newton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72624 | Compton | 83 | B | 44 (26 health) | $214K |
| 2 | 72648 | Marble Falls | 83 | B | 47 (26 health) | $200K |
| 3 | 72628 | Deer | — | — | 37 (7 health) | $155K |
| 4 | 72640 | Hasty | — | — | 40 (25 health) | $159K |
| 5 | 72641 | Jasper | — | — | 100 (34 health) | $201K |
| 6 | 72655 | Mount Judea | — | — | 47 (7 health) | $107K |
| 7 | 72666 | Parthenon | — | — | $115K | |
| 8 | 72670 | Ponca | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 72683 | Vendor | — | — | $152K | |
| 10 | 72685 | Western Grove | — | — | 51 (26 health) | $185K |
| 11 | 72856 | Pelsor | — | — | $219K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Newton 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 — 58.8% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Newton County, Arkansas
Overview
Newton County in Arkansas covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 2 scored records.
7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 34 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.