Cotton County, Oklahoma
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Cotton: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Cotton County - 4 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Cotton County Compares
How Cotton County Compares
Cotton County scores 9 points below the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 15.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,320, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.563% avg pipe failure probability, 75% of ZIPs at high risk
81.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Cotton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 21 violations. Past 5 years: 48 total (48 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: $1,320
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,553 housing units in Cotton 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 Cotton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cotton 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 Cotton County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Cotton County
7 community water systems serving Cotton County.
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Show all 7 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Cotton County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Cotton County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Cotton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73572 | Walters | 82 | B | 7 (2 health) | $123K |
| 2 | 73531 | Devol | 70 | B | 13 (10 health) | $163K |
| 3 | 73568 | Temple | 66 | C | 42 (30 health) | $62K |
| 4 | 73562 | Randlett | 63 | C | 19 (5 health) | $151K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cotton County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around - the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 81.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Cotton County in Oklahoma covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
4 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 47 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.