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Love County, Oklahoma

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 94/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Across Love County's 4 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance — violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.

How Love County Compares

Love County94/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Love County Compares

A
County Grade
94/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Love County scores 15 points above the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 26 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
94
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 73430 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 73441 (83/100)
$159K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Avg Remediation (69% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 14.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $605, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.335% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk

57.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
8 (8 health)
2023
9 (9 health)
2024
8 (8 health)
2025
10 (10 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 38 total (38 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 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
57.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
25%
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: $605

Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr
Water / Lead $75/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,116 housing units in Love County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 26%

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 Love County

$159K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.8% (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 Love County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Leon Rwd #1 (love County) 300 12
2 Jefferson Company Cons Rwd #1 8,398 0
3 Falconhead Prop Owners Assoc 350 0
4 Marietta Pwa 2,626 0
5 Southern Okla Water Corporation 11,250 0

6 total water systems serve Love County.

All ZIP Codes in Love County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Love County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 73430 Burneyville 99 A 0 $153K
2 73459 Thackerville 99 A 0 $203K
3 73448 Marietta 95 A 0 $165K
4 73441 Leon 83 B 12 $106K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Love 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

Love County in Oklahoma covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (94/100).

1 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Love County?
Love County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Love County?
Love County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Love County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Love County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $605 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Love County?
The median home build year in Love County is 1978. 57.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Love County compare to Oklahoma?
Love County has an average water safety score of 94/100, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

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