Searcy County, Arkansas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Searcy County's 5 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Searcy County Compares
How Searcy County Compares
Searcy County scores 16 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Searcy County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.8 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 17.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $638, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.382% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk
66.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Searcy County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 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: $638
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,670 housing units in Searcy 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 Searcy County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Searcy 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 Searcy 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 Searcy County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Buren County Pwa | 3,500 | 14 |
| 2 | LESLIE WATER SYSTEM | 730 | 14 |
| 3 | MARSHALL WATERWORKS | 2,550 | 14 |
| 4 | West Stone County Water Assn | 5,188 | 14 |
| 5 | South Mountain Water Assn | 948 | 14 |
12 total water systems serve Searcy County.
All ZIP Codes in Searcy County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Searcy County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72645 | Leslie | 72 | B | 1 | $107K |
| 2 | 72650 | Marshall | 67 | C | 13 (4 health) | $87K |
| 3 | 72629 | Dennard | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 4 | 72636 | Gilbert | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 5 | 72675 | Saint Joe | 53 | D | 0 | $158K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Searcy County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Searcy County, Arkansas
Overview
Searcy County in Arkansas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
2 of 5 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.