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Perry County, Arkansas

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Homeowners across Perry County's 4 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.

How Perry County Compares

Perry County75/100
Arkansas avg76/100
National avg68/100

How Perry County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Perry County scores 1 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 72126 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 72016 (65/100)
$136K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Avg Remediation (118% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.6 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 14.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $560, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.302% avg pipe failure probability

48.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
48.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $560

Flood $350/yr
Energy Code Gap $135/yr
Water / Lead $75/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

4,416 housing units in Perry County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 29%

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 Perry County

$136K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Perry 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 Perry County residents

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Perry County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Perryville Waterworks 5,538 1
2 PERRY WATER SYSTEM 736 1
3 Toad Suck Public Facility Bd 1,340 1
4 CENTRAL ARKANSAS WATER 368,455 1
5 Wye Mountain Water Association 1,963 1

9 total water systems serve Perry County.

All ZIP Codes in Perry County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Perry County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 72126 Perryville 95 A 1 $131K
2 72070 Houston 73 B 0 $140K
3 72001 Adona 66 C 0 $114K
4 72016 Bigelow 65 C 0 $161K

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Overview

Perry County in Arkansas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).

1 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Perry County?
Perry County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Perry County?
Perry County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Perry County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Perry County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $560 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Perry County?
The median home build year in Perry County is 1983. 48.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Perry County compare to Arkansas?
Perry County has an average water safety score of 75/100, which is below the Arkansas state average of 76/100.

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