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Harmon County, Oklahoma

1 ZIP code · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

For most households in Harmon County, the 1 tracked ZIP code show adequate but uneven water quality.

How Harmon County Compares

Harmon County65/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Harmon County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Harmon County scores 14 points below the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
65
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 73550
$76K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (237% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 17%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,370, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.6% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

80% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
4 (4 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
5 (5 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1967
Median Build Year
80%
Pre-1978 Housing
60%
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: $2,370

Flood $1,400/yr
Water / Lead $400/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,088 housing units in Harmon County

Pre-1940 19%
1940–1959 26%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 16%
2000+ 7%

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 Harmon County

$76K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
2.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Harmon County residents

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.4% (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 Harmon County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Hollis 2,264 29
2 Harmon Water Corporation 1,132 29
3 Reed Water Corporation 175 29
4 Harmon Electric 188 29
5 Thirsty Water Corporation 81 29

All ZIP Codes in Harmon County

1 ZIP code tracked in Harmon County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 73550 Hollis 65 C 29 (17 health) $76K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Harmon 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

Harmon County in Oklahoma covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 17 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Harmon County?
Harmon County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Harmon County?
Harmon County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Harmon County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Harmon County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,370 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Harmon County?
The median home build year in Harmon County is 1967. 80% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Harmon County compare to Oklahoma?
Harmon County has an average water safety score of 65/100, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

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