Phillips County, Arkansas
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent assessments, Phillips County's 15 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Phillips County Compares
How Phillips County Compares
Phillips 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: Phillips County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 18.8 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 21.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $935, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.371% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk
67.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Phillips County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 41 violations. Past 5 years: 45 total (45 health-based).
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: $935
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,692 housing units in Phillips 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 Phillips County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Phillips 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 Phillips 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 Phillips County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELAINE WATERWORKS | 1,233 | 58 |
| 2 | BARTON LEXA WATER ASSOCIATION | 3,642 | 57 |
| 3 | West Helena Water Works | 5,693 | 49 |
| 4 | Helena Water Sewer | 2,708 | 49 |
| 5 | Long Lake Water Association | 188 | 49 |
9 total water systems serve Phillips County.
All ZIP Codes in Phillips County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Phillips County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72374 | Poplar Grove | 99 | A | 0 | $115K |
| 2 | 72366 | Marvell | 82 | B | 8 | $66K |
| 3 | 72333 | Elaine | 81 | B | 9 | $56K |
| 4 | 72312 | Barton | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 5 | 72367 | Mellwood | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 6 | 72369 | Oneida | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 7 | 72383 | Turner | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 8 | 72048 | Ethel | 66 | C | 0 | $268K |
| 9 | 72328 | Crumrod | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 10 | 72353 | Lambrook | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 11 | 72389 | Wabash | 66 | C | 0 | $89K |
| 12 | 72355 | Lexa | 65 | C | 0 | $85K |
| 13 | 72379 | Snow Lake | 65 | C | 0 | — |
| 14 | 72390 | West Helena | 60 | C | 0 | $66K |
| 15 | 72342 | Helena | 55 | C | 49 (29 health) | $99K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Phillips County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.5% 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 Phillips County, Arkansas
Overview
Phillips County in Arkansas covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
3 of 15 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 29 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.