Yell County, Arkansas
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Yell County — 12 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Yell County Compares
How Yell County Compares
Yell County scores 6 points below the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Yell County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 14.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $539, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.327% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
47.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Yell County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 65 violations. Past 5 years: 124 total (124 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $539
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,679 housing units in Yell 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 Yell County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Yell 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 Yell 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 Yell County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DANVILLE WATERWORKS | 2,810 | 35 |
| 2 | Ne Yell County Water Assoc | 7,198 | 30 |
| 3 | Tri County Rwdd -moores Chapel | 3,112 | 29 |
| 4 | OLA WATERWORKS | 1,204 | 29 |
| 5 | Casa Water Department | 1,500 | 29 |
9 total water systems serve Yell County.
All ZIP Codes in Yell County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Yell County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72842 | Havana | 88 | A | 0 | $111K |
| 2 | 72834 | Dardanelle | 87 | A | 2 (2 health) | $148K |
| 3 | 72824 | Belleville | 77 | B | 6 (3 health) | $113K |
| 4 | 72853 | Ola | 67 | C | 7 (5 health) | $100K |
| 5 | 72827 | Bluffton | 66 | C | 0 | $10K |
| 6 | 72828 | Briggsville | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 72829 | Centerville | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 72838 | Gravelly | 66 | C | 0 | $109K |
| 9 | 72841 | Harvey | 66 | C | 0 | $127K |
| 10 | 72857 | Plainview | 66 | C | 0 | $113K |
| 11 | 72860 | Rover | 66 | C | 0 | $109K |
| 12 | 72833 | Danville | 62 | C | 22 (19 health) | $113K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Yell County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Yell County, Arkansas
Overview
Yell County in Arkansas covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
4 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 29 health-based violations have been documented.
← Back to Arkansas water quality report
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.