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
How Le Flore County Compares
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
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Le Flore County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $732
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Le Flore County, Oklahoma
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.