Saline County, Arkansas
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Although county size varies, Saline County's 12 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Saline County Compares
How Saline County Compares
Saline County scores 10 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Saline County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 10%, diabetes 11.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $786, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.251% avg pipe failure probability
34.8% 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: $786
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
58,738 housing units in Saline 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 Saline County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Saline 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 Saline 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 Saline County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benton Waterworks | 30,681 | 11 |
| 2 | Salem Water Users Llc | 16,737 | 8 |
| 3 | Southwest Water Users Llc | 9,573 | 8 |
| 4 | Arkansas Health Center | 700 | 8 |
| 5 | Bryant Waterworks | 19,607 | 7 |
18 total water systems serve Saline County.
All ZIP Codes in Saline County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Saline County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72089 | Bryant | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 72158 | Benton | 98 | A | 2 | — |
| 3 | 72018 | Benton | 94 | A | 2 | — |
| 4 | 71909 | Hot Springs Village | 90 | A | 0 | $256K |
| 5 | 72022 | Bryant | 90 | A | 0 | $221K |
| 6 | 72019 | Benton | 89 | A | 2 | $249K |
| 7 | 72011 | Bauxite | 86 | A | 3 | $186K |
| 8 | 72103 | Mabelvale | 85 | A | 0 | $141K |
| 9 | 72015 | Benton | 84 | B | 2 | $169K |
| 10 | 72002 | Alexander | 82 | B | 0 | $203K |
| 11 | 72122 | Paron | 73 | B | 0 | $203K |
| 12 | 72167 | Traskwood | 66 | C | 0 | $140K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Saline 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 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 Saline County, Arkansas
Overview
Saline County in Arkansas covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).
5 of 12 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.