St. Francis County, Arkansas
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Recent water monitoring in St. Francis County shows 12 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How St. Francis County Compares
How St. Francis County Compares
St. Francis County scores 8 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: St. Francis County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.7 (asthma 11%, diabetes 19%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $483, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability, 9% of ZIPs at high risk
56.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across St. Francis County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 36 total (36 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $483
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,637 housing units in St. Francis 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 St. Francis County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in St. Francis 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 St. Francis 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 St. Francis County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forrest City Waterworks | 9,986 | 5 |
| 2 | Palestine Water Association | 1,649 | 4 |
| 3 | HUGHES COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC | 2,195 | 3 |
| 4 | WIDENER WATERWORKS | 507 | 3 |
| 5 | Caldwell Water | 1,585 | 2 |
15 total water systems serve St. Francis County.
All ZIP Codes in St. Francis County
12 ZIP codes tracked in St. Francis County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72336 | Forrest City | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 72335 | Forrest City | 95 | A | 0 | $93K |
| 3 | 72322 | Caldwell | 87 | A | 0 | $68K |
| 4 | 72348 | Hughes | 87 | A | 0 | $128K |
| 5 | 72372 | Palestine | 87 | A | 0 | $78K |
| 6 | 72394 | Widener | 87 | A | 3 | $58K |
| 7 | 72326 | Colt | 86 | A | 2 | $101K |
| 8 | 72392 | Wheatley | 86 | A | 2 | $171K |
| 9 | 72320 | Brickeys | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 10 | 72340 | Goodwin | 73 | B | 0 | $86K |
| 11 | 72346 | Heth | 73 | B | 0 | $55K |
| 12 | 72359 | Madison | 73 | B | 0 | $57K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for St. Francis County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56.7% 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 St. Francis County, Arkansas
Overview
St. Francis County in Arkansas covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).
3 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.