White County, Arkansas
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within White County, all 15 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How White County Compares
How White County Compares
White County scores 6 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: White County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $581, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.293% avg pipe failure probability
47.5% 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: $581
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
38,254 housing units in White 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 White County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in White 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 White 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 White County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North White Company Rural Water Pfb | 5,215 | 12 |
| 2 | Russell Waterworks | 461 | 12 |
| 3 | TUMBLING SHOALS WATER ASSOC | 6,608 | 12 |
| 4 | Bald Knob North Water Assoc | 2,624 | 11 |
| 5 | Independence Jackson Regional | 2,922 | 11 |
23 total water systems serve White County.
All ZIP Codes in White County
15 ZIP codes tracked in White County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72145 | Searcy | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 72149 | Searcy | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 3 | 72143 | Searcy | 90 | A | 0 | $177K |
| 4 | 72543 | Heber Springs | 89 | A | 2 | $180K |
| 5 | 72012 | Beebe | 88 | A | 1 | $170K |
| 6 | 72081 | Judsonia | 87 | A | 1 | $142K |
| 7 | 72068 | Higginson | 86 | A | 1 | $63K |
| 8 | 72082 | Kensett | 86 | A | 3 | $92K |
| 9 | 72139 | Russell | 85 | A | 1 | $78K |
| 10 | 72010 | Bald Knob | 82 | B | 1 | $124K |
| 11 | 72020 | Bradford | 80 | B | 10 (2 health) | $89K |
| 12 | 72085 | Letona | 66 | C | 0 | $111K |
| 13 | 72102 | Mc Rae | 66 | C | 0 | $96K |
| 14 | 72178 | West Point | 66 | C | 0 | $73K |
| 15 | 72534 | Floral | 66 | C | 0 | $57K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for White County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- 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 White County, Arkansas
Overview
White County in Arkansas covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
8 of 15 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.