Newton County, Arkansas
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA monitoring reports for Newton County cover 13 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 5 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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: 16.5 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 15.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $740, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.349% avg pipe failure probability, 23% of ZIPs at high risk
55.3% 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 63 violations. Past 5 years: 122 total (122 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: $740
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,449 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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Newton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compton Waterworks | 990 | 50 |
| 2 | WESTERN GROVE MUNICIPAL WATER | 900 | 50 |
| 3 | EAST NEWTON COUNTY WATER ASSN | 1,920 | 46 |
| 4 | Nail-swain Water Association | 970 | 42 |
| 5 | Deer Water Association | 938 | 42 |
16 total water systems serve Newton County.
All ZIP Codes in Newton County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Newton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72856 | Pelsor | 88 | A | 0 | $219K |
| 2 | 72685 | Western Grove | 86 | A | 2 | $185K |
| 3 | 72683 | Vendor | 84 | B | 2 | $152K |
| 4 | 72628 | Deer | 80 | B | 32 (7 health) | $155K |
| 5 | 72640 | Hasty | 66 | C | 0 | $159K |
| 6 | 72648 | Marble Falls | 66 | C | 0 | $200K |
| 7 | 72655 | Mount Judea | 66 | C | 0 | $107K |
| 8 | 72666 | Parthenon | 66 | C | 0 | $115K |
| 9 | 72670 | Ponca | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 10 | 72742 | Kingston | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 11 | 72752 | Pettigrew | 66 | C | 0 | $121K |
| 12 | 72641 | Jasper | 64 | C | 10 | $201K |
| 13 | 72624 | Compton | 55 | C | 38 (24 health) | $214K |
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 Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Newton County, Arkansas
Overview
Newton County in Arkansas covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
5 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 31 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.