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Greer County, Oklahoma

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Based on current EPA data, Greer County's 4 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.

How Greer County Compares

Greer County84/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Greer County Compares

B
County Grade
84/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
12
Water Systems

Greer County scores 5 points above the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
84
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 73547 (94/100)
Lowest ZIP: 73571 (66/100)
$108K
Median Home Value
$1,300
Avg Remediation (120% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 14%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $788, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.478% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

84.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
15 (15 health)
2025
7 (7 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 30 total (30 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 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1952
Median Build Year
84.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
48%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $788

Energy Code Gap $338/yr
Water / Lead $275/yr
Flood $100/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

2,680 housing units in Greer County

Pre-1940 16%
1940–1959 26%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 16%
2000+ 10%

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 Greer County

$108K
Median Home Value
$1,300
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.2% (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 Greer County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Granite Public Water System 1,425 41
2 Beckham Company Rwd # 1 1,595 41
3 Thirsty Water Corporation 81 21
4 Oklahoma State Reformatory 999 21
5 Willow 114 20

12 total water systems serve Greer County.

All ZIP Codes in Greer County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Greer County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 73547 Granite 94 A 21 (1 health) $119K
2 73554 Mangum 93 A 16 (2 health) $97K
3 73673 Willow 83 B 20 (1 health)
4 73571 Vinson 66 C 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Greer County

Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.

Overview

Greer County in Oklahoma covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).

3 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Greer County?
Greer County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Greer County?
Greer County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Greer County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Greer County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $788 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Greer County?
The median home build year in Greer County is 1952. 84.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Greer County compare to Oklahoma?
Greer County has an average water safety score of 84/100, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

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