COUNTY REPORT AR

Poinsett County, Arkansas

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Water systems in Poinsett County serve 8 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.

How Poinsett County Compares

Poinsett County82/100
Arkansas avg76/100
National avg68/100

How Poinsett County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

Poinsett County scores 6 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 72472 (90/100)
Lowest ZIP: 72475 (66/100)
$83K
Median Home Value
$1,667
Avg Remediation (200% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Poinsett 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: 16.2 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 14.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $676, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.354% avg pipe failure probability

66% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Poinsett County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
1 (1 health)
2024
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
66%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
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: $676

Flood $350/yr
Energy Code Gap $214/yr
Water / Lead $113/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

10,437 housing units in Poinsett County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 36%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 17%

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 Poinsett County

$83K
Median Home Value
$1,667
Est. Remediation Cost
2.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Poinsett County residents

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.4% (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 Poinsett County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Crowleys Ridge Water Assoc 3,873 2
2 Harrisburg Waterworks 2,824 2
3 Vanndale-birdeye Water Assoc 2,174 2
4 Lepanto Waterworks 2,231 1
5 Tyronza Waterworks 958 1

16 total water systems serve Poinsett County.

All ZIP Codes in Poinsett County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Poinsett County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 72472 Trumann 90 A 0 $111K
2 72432 Harrisburg 88 A 2 $113K
3 72354 Lepanto 87 A 0 $82K
4 72386 Tyronza 87 A 0 $77K
5 72479 Weiner 87 A 0 $85K
6 72365 Marked Tree 85 A 1 $77K
7 72377 Rivervale 66 C 0
8 72475 Waldenburg 66 C 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Poinsett County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Poinsett County in Arkansas covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).

2 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Poinsett County?
Poinsett County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Poinsett County?
Poinsett County is served by 16 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Poinsett County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Poinsett County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $676 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Poinsett County?
The median home build year in Poinsett County is 1974. 66% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Poinsett County compare to Arkansas?
Poinsett County has an average water safety score of 82/100, which is above the Arkansas state average of 76/100.

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