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Cleveland County, Oklahoma

13 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Cleveland County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Water utilities serving Cleveland County's 13 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record - the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.

How Cleveland County Compares

Cleveland County87/100
Oklahoma avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Cleveland County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Cleveland County scores 1 points above the Oklahoma state average (86/100) and 14 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 73019 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 73170 (83/100)
$212K
Median Home Value
$2,169
Avg Remediation (102% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Cleveland County, Oklahoma

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: 12.4 (asthma 11%, diabetes 10.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,153, driven primarily by flood

38.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
11 (10 health)
2023
9 (8 health)
2024
42 (42 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 42 violations. Past 5 years: 69 total (67 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

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
38.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
62%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,153

Flood $933/yr
Water Infrastructure $135/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

90,529 housing units in Cleveland County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 37%

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 Cleveland County

$212K
Median Home Value
$2,169
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cleveland 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 Cleveland County residents

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Cleveland County

8 community water systems serving Cleveland County.

Show all 8 water systems

18 total water systems serve Cleveland County.

Systems with the most violations in Cleveland County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Cleveland County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Cleveland County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 73019 Norman 99 A 3 (1 health)
2 73070 Norman 99 A 3 (1 health)
3 73173 Oklahoma City 91 A 14 (2 health) $355K
4 73165 Oklahoma City 87 A 59 (4 health) $320K
5 73051 Lexington 85 A 25 (2 health) $153K
6 73069 Norman 85 A 62 (5 health) $212K
7 73071 Norman 85 A 62 (5 health) $207K
8 73026 Norman 83 B 66 (4 health) $266K
9 73068 Noble 83 B 74 (5 health) $189K
10 73072 Norman 83 B 87 (9 health) $291K
11 73079 Pocasset 83 B 175 (12 health) $169K
12 73170 Oklahoma City 83 B 73 (6 health) $250K
13 74857 Newalla 12 $175K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Cleveland 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.

Overview

Cleveland County in Oklahoma covers 13 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100) across 12 scored records.

13 of 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 27 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Cleveland County?
Cleveland County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 13 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Cleveland County?
Cleveland County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 13 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cleveland County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cleveland County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,153 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cleveland County?
The median home build year in Cleveland County is 1995. 38.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cleveland County compare to Oklahoma?
Cleveland County has an average Home Safety Score of 87/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Cleveland County, OK: HSS 87/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/cleveland/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cleveland County, OK: HSS 87/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/cleveland/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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