Stone County, Arkansas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 5 ZIP codes in Stone County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Stone County Compares
How Stone County Compares
Stone 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: Stone 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 10.5%, diabetes 17%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $468, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.343% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
52.5% 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: $468
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,159 housing units in Stone 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 Stone County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Stone 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 Stone 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 Stone County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Stone County Water Assn | 5,188 | 15 |
| 2 | Fifty Six Waterworks | 595 | 14 |
| 3 | Sylamore Valley Water Assn | 290 | 14 |
| 4 | Mountain View Waterworks | 6,349 | 0 |
| 5 | Richwoods Water Association | 1,663 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Stone County.
All ZIP Codes in Stone County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Stone County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72051 | Fox | 83 | B | 1 | $73K |
| 2 | 72560 | Mountain View | 78 | B | 0 | $159K |
| 3 | 72567 | Pleasant Grove | 72 | B | 0 | $65K |
| 4 | 72533 | Fifty Six | 70 | B | 14 (2 health) | $187K |
| 5 | 72657 | Timbo | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Stone County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Stone County, Arkansas
Overview
Stone County in Arkansas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
2 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.