COUNTY REPORT AR

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

Woodruff County76/100
Arkansas avg76/100
National avg68/100

How Woodruff County Compares

B
County Grade
76/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
76
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 72123 (84/100)
Lowest ZIP: 72074 (66/100)
$96K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Avg Remediation (157% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
47.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $794

Flood $560/yr
Energy Code Gap $144/yr
Water / Lead $90/yr

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

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 41%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 17%

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

$96K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Est. Remediation Cost
1.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.2% (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 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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Woodruff County?
Woodruff County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Woodruff County?
Woodruff 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 Woodruff County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Woodruff County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $794 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Woodruff County?
The median home build year in Woodruff County is 1988. 47.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Woodruff County compare to Arkansas?
Woodruff County has an average water safety score of 76/100, which is above the Arkansas state average of 76/100.

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