COUNTY REPORT AR

Washington County, Arkansas

22 ZIP codes · Avg score 99/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Washington County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Tracking 22 ZIP codes in Washington County shows a water safety record well above the national median - violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.

How Washington County Compares

Washington County99/100
Arkansas avg91/100
National avg73/100

How Washington County Compares

A
County Grade
99/100
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
15
Water Systems

Washington County scores 8 points above the Arkansas state average (91/100) and 26 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 Last verified:

A
County Grade
99
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 72729 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 72959 (97/100)
$226K
Median Home Value
$1,627
Avg Remediation (72% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Washington 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: 12.2 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 10.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,000, driven primarily by flood

42.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Washington County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
5 (5 health)
2023
20 (20 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 25 total (25 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
42.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
35/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
11%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,000

Flood $892/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $122/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

89,403 housing units in Washington County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 37%

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 Washington County

$226K
Median Home Value
$1,627
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Washington 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 Washington County residents

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Washington County

8 community water systems serving Washington County.

Show all 8 water systems

15 total water systems serve Washington County.

Systems with the most violations in Washington County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Washington County

22 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 72729 Evansville 100 A 0 $368K
2 72764 Springdale 100 A 0 $226K
3 72704 Fayetteville 99 A 5 (3 health) $302K
4 72717 Canehill 99 A 4 (3 health) $166K
5 72730 Farmington 99 A 3 (3 health) $245K
6 72744 Lincoln 99 A 5 (3 health) $168K
7 72753 Prairie Grove 99 A 4 (3 health) $228K
8 72769 Summers 99 A 2 $209K
9 72701 Fayetteville 98 A 2 $324K
10 72703 Fayetteville 98 A 2 $342K
11 72727 Elkins 98 A 2 $192K
12 72774 West Fork 98 A 2 $206K
13 72959 Winslow 97 A 4 $189K
14 72702 Fayetteville
15 72728 Elm Springs
16 72735 Goshen
17 72737 Greenland
18 72741 Johnson
19 72749 Morrow
20 72765 Springdale
21 72766 Springdale
22 72770 Tontitown

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Overview

Washington County in Arkansas covers 22 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (99/100) across 13 scored records.

11 of 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 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 Washington County?
Washington County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 22 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Washington County?
Washington County is served by 15 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 22 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Washington County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Washington County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,000 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Washington County?
The median home build year in Washington County is 1995. 42.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Washington County compare to Arkansas?
Washington County has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Arkansas state average of 91/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Washington County, AR: HSS 99/100; Lead Above EPA Limits. https://zipcheckup.com/county/arkansas/washington/
BibTeX
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  title  = {{Washington County, AR: HSS 99/100; Lead Above EPA Limits}},
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Page version: August 2026.

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