Prairie County, Arkansas
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Homeowners across Prairie County's 6 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.
How Prairie County Compares
How Prairie County Compares
Prairie County scores 5 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Prairie County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 15.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $688, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.332% avg pipe failure probability
56.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $688
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,854 housing units in Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Arc Waterworks | 4,245 | 3 |
| 2 | Grand Prairie Regional Water | 15,204 | 2 |
| 3 | Biscoe Waterworks | 388 | 2 |
| 4 | Augusta Waterworks | 2,228 | 1 |
| 5 | HAZEN WATERWORKS | 1,301 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Prairie County.
All ZIP Codes in Prairie County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Prairie County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72170 | Ulm | 88 | A | 0 | $82K |
| 2 | 72064 | Hazen | 87 | A | 0 | $108K |
| 3 | 72017 | Biscoe | 85 | A | 2 (2 health) | $67K |
| 4 | 72040 | Des Arc | 85 | A | 1 | $74K |
| 5 | 72134 | Roe | 73 | B | 0 | $209K |
| 6 | 72041 | De Valls Bluff | 65 | C | 0 | $63K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Prairie County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56.3% 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 Prairie County, Arkansas
Overview
Prairie County in Arkansas covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
2 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.