Scott County, Arkansas
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Scott: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
In recent assessments, Scott County's 4 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Scott County Compares
How Scott County Compares
Scott County scores 1 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.8 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 14.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $868, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.343% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
55.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Scott County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 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: $868
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,247 housing units in Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Scott County
5 community water systems serving Scott County.
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- B
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Systems with the most violations in Scott County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- B
All ZIP Codes in Scott County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Scott County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72958 | Waldron | 95 | A | 0 | $96K |
| 2 | 72944 | Mansfield | 71 | B | 4 (4 health) | $114K |
| 3 | 72926 | Boles | 66 | C | 0 | $167K |
| 4 | 72950 | Parks | 66 | C | 0 | $128K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Scott County
Eight risk categories drive the selection - PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback - and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Scott County in Arkansas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
1 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.