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Dewey County, Oklahoma

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Dewey County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

ZipCheckup rates Dewey County in the top two of its five grades; 8 ZIP codes are tracked there.

How Dewey County Compares

Dewey County84/100
Oklahoma avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Dewey County Compares

B
County Grade
84/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
84
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 73835 (84/100)
Lowest ZIP: 73835 (84/100)
$122K
Median Home Value
$375
Avg Remediation (0.31% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 13.5%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $356, largest modeled factor: Energy Code Gap

56% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
56%
Pre-1980 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
88%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $356

Energy Code Gap $225/yr
Water / Lead $90/yr
Wildfire $75/yr

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

Pre-1940 13%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 24%
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 Dewey County

$122K
Median Home Value
$375
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Dewey County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Dewey County ZIP codes

7 community water systems mapped to Dewey County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Dewey County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

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

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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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Dewey County?
Dewey County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (8 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Dewey County?
We map 7 public water systems to 8 ZIP codes in our data for Dewey County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Dewey County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Dewey County is energy code gap. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $356 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Dewey County?
The median home build year in Dewey County is 1973. 56% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Dewey County compare to Oklahoma?
Dewey County has an average Home Safety Score of 84/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Dewey County, OK: HSS 84/100; 7 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/dewey/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Dewey County, OK: HSS 84/100; 7 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/dewey/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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