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Le Flore County, Oklahoma

21 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Homeowners across Le Flore County's 21 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.

How Le Flore County Compares

Le Flore County71/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Le Flore County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
31
Water Systems

Le Flore County scores 8 points below the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 74947 (94/100)
Lowest ZIP: 74577 (55/100)
$108K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Avg Remediation (186% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Le Flore 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: 16.3 (asthma 12.3%, diabetes 15.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $732, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.418% avg pipe failure probability, 57% of ZIPs at high risk

55.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
25 (25 health)
2023
78 (78 health)
2024
58 (58 health)
2025
115 (115 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 115 violations. Past 5 years: 277 total (277 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 12.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
55.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
42%
Pipe Failure Probability
57%
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: $732

Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $171/yr
Energy Code Gap $141/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

23,038 housing units in Le Flore County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 23%

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 Le Flore County

$108K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Est. Remediation Cost
1.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Le Flore 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 Le Flore County residents

Asthma 12.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.6% (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 Le Flore County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Leflore Company Rwd #14 9,077 296
2 LEFLORE CO. RWD #18 3,870 215
3 LEFLORE CO. RWD #3 1,643 194
4 Leflore Company Rwd #1 1,758 134
5 Heavener Utility Authority - Psg 3,000 113

31 total water systems serve Le Flore County.

All ZIP Codes in Le Flore County

21 ZIP codes tracked in Le Flore County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 74947 Monroe 94 A 7
2 74940 Howe 93 A 3 $119K
3 74957 Smithville 93 A 4 (2 health) $113K
4 74901 Arkoma 86 A 6 (1 health) $67K
5 74946 Moffett 73 B 0 $106K
6 74571 Talihina 70 B 42 (22 health) $104K
7 74930 Bokoshe 70 B 20 (10 health) $109K
8 74939 Hodgen 70 B 23 (13 health) $90K
9 74941 Keota 70 B 29 (17 health) $96K
10 74549 Kiamichi Christian Mission 66 C 0 $140K
11 74932 Cameron 66 C 0 $166K
12 74935 Fanshawe 66 C 0 $106K
13 74949 Muse 66 C 0 $96K
14 74951 Panama 66 C 11 (8 health) $125K
15 74956 Shady Point 66 C 0 $125K
16 74966 Wister 66 C 97 (27 health) $128K
17 74937 Heavener 65 C 13 (9 health) $90K
18 74953 Poteau 65 C 37 (13 health) $174K
19 74902 Pocola 62 C 13 (10 health) $134K
20 74959 Spiro 59 C 44 (25 health) $100K
21 74577 Whitesboro 55 C 28 (19 health) $38K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Le Flore County

Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.

Overview

Le Flore County in Oklahoma covers 21 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).

15 of 21 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 176 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Le Flore County?
Le Flore County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 21 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Le Flore County?
Le Flore County is served by 31 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 21 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Le Flore County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Le Flore County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $732 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Le Flore County?
The median home build year in Le Flore County is 1986. 55.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Le Flore County compare to Oklahoma?
Le Flore County has an average water safety score of 71/100, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

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