COUNTY REPORT AR

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

Stone County71/100
Arkansas avg76/100
National avg68/100

How Stone County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 72051 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 72657 (53/100)
$116K
Median Home Value
$920
Avg Remediation (79% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.8% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1990
Median Build Year
52.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
25%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $468

Wildfire $180/yr
Flood $120/yr
Energy Code Gap $108/yr

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

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 43%
2000+ 27%

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

$116K
Median Home Value
$920
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Stone County?
Stone County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Stone County?
Stone County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Stone County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Stone County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $468 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Stone County?
The median home build year in Stone County is 1990. 52.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Stone County compare to Arkansas?
Stone County has an average water safety score of 71/100, which is below the Arkansas state average of 76/100.

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