COUNTY REPORT AR

Union County, Arkansas

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Union County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Across Union County, ZIP-level Home Safety Scores average out to a grade in the top two bands; the page tracks 10 ZIP codes in all.

How Union County Compares

Union County75/100
Arkansas avg91/100
National avg73/100

How Union County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Union County scores 16 points below the Arkansas state average (91/100) and 2 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 71730 (76/100)
Lowest ZIP: 71765 (75/100)
$90K
Median Home Value
$557
Avg Remediation (0.62% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Union 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: 15.8 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 16%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $664, largest modeled factor: Flood

55% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1979
Median Build Year
55%
Pre-1980 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
67%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $664

Flood $657/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr
Water / Lead $120/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

19,079 housing units in Union County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 18%

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 Union County

$90K
Median Home Value
$557
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Union County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Union County residents

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Union County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Union County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

18 water systems mapped to Union County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Union County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Union County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Union County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 71730 El Dorado 76 B 26 (8 health) $123K
2 71747 Huttig 75 B 19 (11 health) $79K
3 71765 Strong 75 B 29 (17 health) $47K
4 71724 Calion — — $48K
5 71731 El Dorado — — —
6 71749 Junction City — — 4 (3 health) $121K
7 71750 Lawson — — —
8 71758 Mount Holly — — 5 (4 health) $75K
9 71759 Norphlet — — 16 (2 health) $167K
10 71762 Smackover — — 5 (4 health) $100K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Union County

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Overview

Union County in Arkansas covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100) across 3 scored records.

7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 19 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Union County?
Union County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (10 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Union County?
We map 18 public water systems to 10 ZIP codes in our data for Union County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Union County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Union County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $664 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Union County?
The median home build year in Union County is 1979. 55% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Union County compare to Arkansas?
Union County has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Arkansas state average of 91/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Union County, AR: HSS 75/100; 19 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/union/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-arkansas-union,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Union County, AR: HSS 75/100; 19 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/union/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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