COUNTY REPORT OK

Kiowa County, Oklahoma

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 98/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Kiowa County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Water utilities serving Kiowa County's 7 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record - the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.

How Kiowa County Compares

Kiowa County98/100
Oklahoma avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Kiowa County Compares

A
County Grade
98/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Kiowa County scores 12 points above the Oklahoma state average (86/100) and 25 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:

A
County Grade
98
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 73651 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 73564 (98/100)
$86K
Median Home Value
$1,467
Avg Remediation (171% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Kiowa 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: 16.9 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 16.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,327, driven primarily by flood

84.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
6 (6 health)
2024
17 (17 health)
2025
9 (9 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 17 violations. Past 5 years: 32 total (32 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 11.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1960
Median Build Year
84.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
56/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,327

Flood $400/yr
Water Infrastructure $364/yr
Water / Lead $293/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,856 housing units in Kiowa County

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 25%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 16%
2000+ 6%

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 Kiowa County

$86K
Median Home Value
$1,467
Est. Remediation Cost
1.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Kiowa County

6 community water systems serving Kiowa County.

Systems with the most violations in Kiowa County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Kiowa County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Kiowa County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 73651 Hobart 99 A 4 $86K
2 73062 Mountain View 98 A 8 (2 health) $94K
3 73564 Roosevelt 98 A 17 (11 health) $84K
4 73041 Gotebo $158K
5 73559 Mountain Park $47K
6 73566 Snyder 55 (31 health) $117K
7 73655 Lone Wolf 17 (11 health) $77K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Kiowa County

Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.

Overview

Kiowa County in Oklahoma covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (98/100) across 3 scored records.

5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 32 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 Kiowa County?
Kiowa County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Kiowa County?
Kiowa County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Kiowa County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Kiowa County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,327 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Kiowa County?
The median home build year in Kiowa County is 1960. 84.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Kiowa County compare to Oklahoma?
Kiowa County has an average Home Safety Score of 98/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Kiowa County, OK: HSS 98/100; 32 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/kiowa/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-oklahoma-kiowa,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Kiowa County, OK: HSS 98/100; 32 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/kiowa/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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