Woodruff County, Arkansas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Woodruff County — spanning 5 ZIP codes — records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.
How Woodruff County Compares
How Woodruff County Compares
Woodruff County scores 0 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Woodruff County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.5 (asthma 11%, diabetes 18.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $794, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.296% avg pipe failure probability
47.8% 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: $794
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,947 housing units in Woodruff 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 Woodruff County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Woodruff 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 Woodruff 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 Woodruff County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Woodruff Water District | 354 | 2 |
| 2 | Patterson Waterworks | 433 | 2 |
| 3 | Augusta Waterworks | 2,228 | 0 |
| 4 | COTTON PLANT WATERWORKS | 435 | 0 |
| 5 | Cross County Rural Water Sys | 8,788 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Woodruff County.
All ZIP Codes in Woodruff County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Woodruff County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72123 | Patterson | 84 | B | 2 | $48K |
| 2 | 72006 | Augusta | 82 | B | 0 | $113K |
| 3 | 72101 | Mc Crory | 82 | B | 0 | $99K |
| 4 | 72059 | Gregory | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 72074 | Hunter | 66 | C | 0 | $92K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Woodruff County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- 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 Woodruff County, Arkansas
Overview
Woodruff County in Arkansas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
1 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.