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Adair County, Oklahoma

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent monitoring in Adair County's 4 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.

How Adair County Compares

Adair County65/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Adair County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Adair County scores 14 points below the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
65
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 74960 (77/100)
Lowest ZIP: 74457 (55/100)
$113K
Median Home Value
$2,500
Avg Remediation (221% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 17.1 (asthma 13.4%, diabetes 16.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,085, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.367% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk

55.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
3 (3 health)
2024
17 (17 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 17 violations. Past 5 years: 26 total (26 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 13.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 45.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
55.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
37%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
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: $1,085

Flood $500/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

8,115 housing units in Adair County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 19%

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 Adair County

$113K
Median Home Value
$2,500
Est. Remediation Cost
2.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Adair County residents

Asthma 13.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 45.4% (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 Adair County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Adair Company Rwd #3 2,598 58
2 Adair Company Rwd #5 675 58
3 WATTS 316 51
4 Westville Utility Authority 1,596 51
5 Cherokee Company Rwd #7 (welling) 418 7

10 total water systems serve Adair County.

All ZIP Codes in Adair County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Adair County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 74960 Stilwell 77 B 7 (3 health) $112K
2 74964 Watts 66 C 0 $114K
3 74965 Westville 61 C 51 (7 health) $107K
4 74457 Proctor 55 C 0 $169K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Adair County

Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Adair County in Oklahoma covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).

2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 10 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Adair County?
Adair County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Adair County?
Adair County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Adair County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Adair County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,085 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Adair County?
The median home build year in Adair County is 1983. 55.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Adair County compare to Oklahoma?
Adair County has an average water safety score of 65/100, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

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