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Poinsett County, Arkansas

9 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 9 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 9 tracked ZIP records scored
9
ZIP Codes
$82K
Median Home Value
$1,667
Avg Remediation (204% 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.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 14.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $781, driven primarily by flood

66.1% 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
66.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
44/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
75%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $781

Flood $467/yr
Energy Code Gap $248/yr
Water Infrastructure $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

10,629 housing units in Poinsett County

Pre-1940 4%
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

$82K
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 serving Poinsett County

8 community water systems serving Poinsett County.

Show all 8 water systems

12 total water systems serve Poinsett County.

Systems with the most violations in Poinsett County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Poinsett County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Poinsett County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 72354 Lepanto 11 (2 health) $82K
2 72365 Marked Tree 17 (2 health) $77K
3 72377 Rivervale
4 72386 Tyronza 30 (6 health) $77K
5 72429 Fisher $58K
6 72432 Harrisburg 3 $113K
7 72472 Trumann 1 $111K
8 72475 Waldenburg
9 72479 Weiner 2 $85K

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 9 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Poinsett County?
Poinsett County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 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 $781 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Poinsett County?
The median home build year in Poinsett County is 1974. 66.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Poinsett County, Arkansas Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/poinsett/
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Page version: August 2026.

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