COUNTY REPORT OK

Major County, Oklahoma

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Major County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 5 of its tracked ZIP codes.

How Major County Compares

Major County76/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Major County Compares

B
County Grade
76/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

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

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

B
County Grade
76
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 73768 (97/100)
Lowest ZIP: 73737 (65/100)
$139K
Median Home Value
$900
Avg Remediation (65% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Major 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: 15.1 (asthma 11%, diabetes 13.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $640, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.514% avg pipe failure probability, 60% of ZIPs at high risk

71.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
7 (7 health)
2023
11 (11 health)
2024
18 (18 health)
2025
5 (5 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 18 violations. Past 5 years: 42 total (42 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 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
71.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
51%
Pipe Failure Probability
60%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $640

Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $250/yr
Flood $120/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,224 housing units in Major County

Pre-1940 16%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 16%

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 Major County

$139K
Median Home Value
$900
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.9% (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 Major County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Major County Rwd #1 1,000 44
2 North Blaine Water Corporation 960 44
3 Fairview 2,690 44
4 Enid 49,347 35
5 Meno 195 14

8 total water systems serve Major County.

All ZIP Codes in Major County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Major County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 73768 Ringwood 97 A 1 $126K
2 73718 Ames 85 A 8 (5 health) $148K
3 73729 Cleo Springs 66 C 12 (10 health) $103K
4 73760 Meno 66 C 14 (8 health) $140K
5 73737 Fairview 65 C 44 (18 health) $139K

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Overview

Major County in Oklahoma covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).

5 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 41 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Major County?
Major County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Major County?
Major County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Major County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Major County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $640 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Major County?
The median home build year in Major County is 1973. 71.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Major County compare to Oklahoma?
Major County has an average water safety score of 76/100, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

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