COUNTY REPORT AR

Newton County, Arkansas

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Newton County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

In Newton County, where this site follows 11 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.

How Newton County Compares

Newton County83/100
Arkansas avg91/100
National avg73/100

How Newton County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 72624 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 72648 (83/100)
$172K
Median Home Value
$600
Avg Remediation (0.35% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 15.3%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $591, largest modeled factor: Flood

49% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
49%
Pre-1980 Housing
46/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
73%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $591

Flood $400/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $205/yr

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

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 20%

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

$172K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Newton County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Newton County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Newton County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

10 water systems mapped to Newton County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Newton County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

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

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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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Newton County?
Newton County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (11 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Newton County?
We map 10 public water systems to 11 ZIP codes in our data for Newton County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Newton County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Newton County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $591 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Newton County?
The median home build year in Newton County is 1976. 49% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Newton County compare to Arkansas?
Newton County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Arkansas state average of 91/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Newton County, AR: HSS 83/100; 34 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/newton/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-arkansas-newton,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Newton County, AR: HSS 83/100; 34 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/newton/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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