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Comanche County, Oklahoma

17 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Across all 17 ZIP codes in Comanche County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Comanche County Compares

Comanche County79/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Comanche County Compares

B
County Grade
79/100
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
21
Water Systems

Comanche County scores 0 points above the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
79
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 73543 (94/100)
Lowest ZIP: 73527 (64/100)
$155K
Median Home Value
$1,815
Avg Remediation (117% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Comanche 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: 14.3 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 13%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,366, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.384% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk

58.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
18 (18 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
51 (51 health)
2025
19 (19 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 51 violations. Past 5 years: 91 total (91 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 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 43.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1981
Median Build Year
58.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
38%
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: $1,366

Flood $800/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $148/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

52,322 housing units in Comanche County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 20%

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 Comanche County

$155K
Median Home Value
$1,815
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 43.1% (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 Comanche County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Comanche Company Rwd #4 3,000 86
2 Comanche Company Rwd #3 2,325 71
3 Tillman Company Rwd #1 1,500 59
4 Cotton Company Rwd #2 3,000 51
5 Caddo Company Rwd #3 3,900 43

21 total water systems serve Comanche County.

All ZIP Codes in Comanche County

17 ZIP codes tracked in Comanche County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 73543 Geronimo 94 A 7 (1 health) $106K
2 73503 Fort Sill 91 A 4
3 73506 Lawton 91 A 8
4 73538 Elgin 88 A 16 (2 health) $269K
5 73502 Lawton 87 A 8
6 73557 Medicine Park 87 A 10 (1 health) $322K
7 73567 Sterling 87 A 2 (1 health) $117K
8 73540 Faxon 85 A 4 (1 health) $197K
9 73541 Fletcher 83 B 13 (1 health) $163K
10 73501 Lawton 77 B 8 $119K
11 73505 Lawton 72 B 8 $147K
12 73507 Lawton 72 B 8 $155K
13 73528 Chattanooga 66 C 16 (7 health) $155K
14 73553 Loveland 66 C 0
15 73558 Meers 66 C 0
16 73552 Indiahoma 65 C 35 (20 health) $125K
17 73527 Cache 64 C 8 (6 health) $187K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Comanche 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

Comanche County in Oklahoma covers 17 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).

15 of 17 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 40 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Comanche County?
Comanche County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 17 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Comanche County?
Comanche County is served by 21 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 17 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Comanche County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Comanche County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,366 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Comanche County?
The median home build year in Comanche County is 1981. 58.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Comanche County compare to Oklahoma?
Comanche County has an average water safety score of 79/100, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

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