Beckham County, Oklahoma
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Beckham County, all 6 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Beckham County Compares
How Beckham County Compares
Beckham County scores 10 points above the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Beckham County, Oklahoma
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 13.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $745, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.398% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
73.4% 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: $745
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,182 housing units in Beckham 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 Beckham County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Beckham 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 Beckham 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 Beckham County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk City | 10,510 | 28 |
| 2 | Beckham Company Rwd # 3 | 1,617 | 28 |
| 3 | Potters Trailer Park | 150 | 26 |
| 4 | Beckham Company Rwd # 1 | 1,595 | 22 |
| 5 | Canute | 524 | 13 |
9 total water systems serve Beckham County.
All ZIP Codes in Beckham County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Beckham County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73648 | Elk City | 97 | A | 13 (2 health) | — |
| 2 | 73627 | Carter | 94 | A | 7 | $120K |
| 3 | 73662 | Sayre | 94 | A | 2 | $113K |
| 4 | 73644 | Elk City | 93 | A | 13 (2 health) | $167K |
| 5 | 73645 | Erick | 89 | A | 11 (2 health) | $84K |
| 6 | 73668 | Texola | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Beckham County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 73.4% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Beckham County, Oklahoma
Overview
Beckham County in Oklahoma covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).
5 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 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.