Dewey County, Oklahoma
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Dewey County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Spanning 8 ZIP codes, Dewey County posts strong drinking water compliance - most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Dewey County Compares
How Dewey County Compares
Dewey County scores 2 points below the Oklahoma state average (86/100) and 11 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Dewey 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 11.3%, diabetes 13.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $663, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
67.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Dewey County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 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
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: $663
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,499 housing units in Dewey 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 Dewey County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dewey 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 Dewey County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Dewey County
7 community water systems serving Dewey County.
- B
Show all 7 water systems
- B
Systems with the most violations in Dewey County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Dewey County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Dewey County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73835 | Camargo | 84 | B | 32 (2 health) | $130K |
| 2 | 73646 | Fay | — | — | $133K | |
| 3 | 73654 | Leedey | — | — | 21 (2 health) | $122K |
| 4 | 73658 | Oakwood | — | — | $90K | |
| 5 | 73659 | Putnam | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 73663 | Seiling | — | — | 5 | $163K |
| 7 | 73667 | Taloga | — | — | 32 (2 health) | $113K |
| 8 | 73859 | Vici | — | — | 80 (5 health) | $121K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dewey 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Dewey County, Oklahoma
Overview
Dewey County in Oklahoma covers 8 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100) across 1 scored records.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.