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Mayes County, Oklahoma

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Unlike top-rated counties, Mayes County's 12 ZIP codes carry a fair number of documented violations — chlorine compliance and disinfection byproduct limits are the categories most often cited in recent data.

How Mayes County Compares

Mayes County69/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Mayes County Compares

C
County Grade
69/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
28
Water Systems

Mayes County scores 10 points below the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
69
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 74366 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 74332 (41/100)
$161K
Median Home Value
$2,503
Avg Remediation (155% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Mayes 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 (asthma 12.4%, diabetes 14.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,019, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.358% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk

55.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
8 (8 health)
2023
9 (9 health)
2024
46 (46 health)
2025
26 (26 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 46 violations. Past 5 years: 91 total (91 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 12.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
55.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
36%
Pipe Failure Probability
33%
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: $1,019

Flood $433/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $165/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

18,196 housing units in Mayes County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 24%

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 Mayes County

$161K
Median Home Value
$2,503
Est. Remediation Cost
1.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.8% (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 Mayes County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Mayes Company Rwd # 2 6,280 74
2 Wagoner Company Rwd #9 4,363 65
3 Mayes Company Rwd # 9 2,578 64
4 Locust Grove 1,600 60
5 Mayes Company Rwd # 7 538 59

28 total water systems serve Mayes County.

All ZIP Codes in Mayes County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Mayes County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 74366 Spavinaw 83 B 0 $106K
2 74337 Chouteau 80 B 6 (1 health) $161K
3 74362 Pryor 78 B 8 (2 health)
4 74350 Langley 75 B 4 (2 health) $121K
5 74330 Adair 74 B 5 (1 health) $178K
6 74340 Disney 74 B 6 (1 health) $165K
7 74352 Locust Grove 71 B 59 (3 health) $133K
8 74365 Salina 70 B 1 $136K
9 74361 Pryor 68 C 8 (2 health) $188K
10 74367 Strang 63 C 0 $72K
11 74452 Peggs 53 D 0 $213K
12 74332 Big Cabin 41 D 11 (5 health) $166K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Mayes County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Mayes County in Oklahoma covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).

9 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 17 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Mayes County?
Mayes County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Mayes County?
Mayes County is served by 28 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Mayes County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Mayes County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,019 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Mayes County?
The median home build year in Mayes County is 1976. 55.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Mayes County compare to Oklahoma?
Mayes County has an average water safety score of 69/100, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

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