COUNTY REPORT AR

Randolph County, Arkansas

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Across Randolph County, EPA compliance data for 10 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.

How Randolph County Compares

Randolph County65/100
Arkansas avg76/100
National avg68/100

How Randolph County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

Randolph County scores 11 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
65
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 72444 (75/100)
Lowest ZIP: 72478 (53/100)
$93K
Median Home Value
$1,380
Avg Remediation (148% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Randolph 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 10.6%, diabetes 14.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,057, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.338% avg pipe failure probability, 10% of ZIPs at high risk

63.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
63.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
10%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $1,057

Flood $620/yr
Energy Code Gap $207/yr
Water / Lead $170/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

8,791 housing units in Randolph County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 39%
1980–1999 30%
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 Randolph County

$93K
Median Home Value
$1,380
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Randolph 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 Randolph County residents

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.2% (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 Randolph County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Lawrence Company Reg Water District 7,469 6
2 Black Rock Waterworks 1,034 3
3 Ravenden Waterworks 621 3
4 Imboden Waterworks 825 3
5 Clay Company Reg Water District 5,633 2

13 total water systems serve Randolph County.

All ZIP Codes in Randolph County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Randolph County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 72444 Maynard 75 B 0 $132K
2 72462 Reyno 75 B 0 $76K
3 72460 Ravenden Springs 72 B 1
4 72455 Pocahontas 71 B 1 $129K
5 72413 Biggers 70 B 1 $59K
6 72434 Imboden 69 C 3 $101K
7 72425 Delaplaine 63 C 0 $102K
8 72424 Datto 53 D 0 $53K
9 72449 O Kean 53 D 0 $56K
10 72478 Warm Springs 53 D 0 $93K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Randolph County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Randolph County in Arkansas covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).

4 of 10 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 Randolph County?
Randolph County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Randolph County?
Randolph County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Randolph County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Randolph County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,057 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Randolph County?
The median home build year in Randolph County is 1977. 63.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Randolph County compare to Arkansas?
Randolph County has an average water safety score of 65/100, which is below the Arkansas state average of 76/100.

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