Sharp County, Arkansas
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in Sharp County serve 9 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How Sharp County Compares
How Sharp County Compares
Sharp County scores 5 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Sharp 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 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 16.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $866, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.325% avg pipe failure probability
58.9% 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: $866
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,868 housing units in Sharp 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 Sharp County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sharp 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 Sharp 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 Sharp County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Water Association | 2,390 | 8 |
| 2 | Ash Flat Water Company | 1,186 | 8 |
| 3 | Gentryville Public Water Authority | 473 | 8 |
| 4 | Grange-calamine Water Assoc | 3,015 | 5 |
| 5 | Horseshoe Bend Waterworks | 3,217 | 4 |
20 total water systems serve Sharp County.
All ZIP Codes in Sharp County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Sharp County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72525 | Cherokee Village | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 72529 | Cherokee Village | 83 | B | 0 | $87K |
| 3 | 72482 | Williford | 72 | B | 3 | $69K |
| 4 | 72577 | Sidney | 72 | B | 0 | $131K |
| 5 | 72513 | Ash Flat | 71 | B | 2 | $104K |
| 6 | 72459 | Ravenden | 70 | B | 0 | $56K |
| 7 | 72532 | Evening Shade | 70 | B | 2 | $108K |
| 8 | 72542 | Hardy | 65 | C | 1 | $91K |
| 9 | 72569 | Poughkeepsie | 53 | D | 0 | $114K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sharp County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.9% 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 Sharp County, Arkansas
Overview
Sharp County in Arkansas covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
4 of 9 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.