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
How Poinsett County Compares
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
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Poinsett County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $676
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Poinsett County, Arkansas
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.