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Johnston County, Oklahoma

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 90/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Based on current EPA data, Johnston County's 8 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.

How Johnston County Compares

Johnston County90/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Johnston County Compares

A
County Grade
90/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

Johnston County scores 11 points above the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 22 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
90
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 73432 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 74836 (66/100)
$118K
Median Home Value
$1,375
Avg Remediation (116% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Johnston 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: 16.1 (asthma 12.4%, diabetes 15.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $665, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.361% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk

58% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2024
18 (18 health)
2025
12 (12 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 18 violations. Past 5 years: 34 total (34 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 12.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
58%
Pre-1978 Housing
36%
Pipe Failure Probability
13%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $665

Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $203/yr
Water / Lead $113/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,571 housing units in Johnston County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 21%

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 Johnston County

$118K
Median Home Value
$1,375
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.4% (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 Johnston County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Johnston Company Rwd #3 2,783 28
2 Tishomingo Municipal Authority 3,000 21
3 Murray State College 1,150 21
4 Ravia 459 13
5 Mannsville Public Works Authority 587 5

13 total water systems serve Johnston County.

All ZIP Codes in Johnston County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Johnston County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 73432 Coleman 99 A 1 $114K
2 73450 Milburn 99 A 0 $124K
3 73461 Wapanucka 99 A 1 $99K
4 73455 Ravia 98 A 13 (1 health) $69K
5 74856 Mill Creek 98 A 4 (1 health) $122K
6 73447 Mannsville 93 A 1 $96K
7 73460 Tishomingo 70 B 21 (13 health) $142K
8 74836 Connerville 66 C 0 $210K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Johnston County

While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.

Overview

Johnston County in Oklahoma covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (90/100).

6 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 15 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Johnston County?
Johnston County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Johnston County?
Johnston County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Johnston County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Johnston County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $665 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Johnston County?
The median home build year in Johnston County is 1973. 58% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Johnston County compare to Oklahoma?
Johnston County has an average water safety score of 90/100, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

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