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McClain County, Oklahoma

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 92/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent water monitoring in McClain County shows 7 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How McClain County Compares

McClain County92/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How McClain County Compares

A
County Grade
92/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

McClain County scores 13 points above the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 24 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
92
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 73031 (97/100)
Lowest ZIP: 73080 (81/100)
$224K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Avg Remediation (72% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: McClain County, Oklahoma

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 11.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $664, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.346% avg pipe failure probability, 29% of ZIPs at high risk

50% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
9 (4 health)
2023
7 (2 health)
2024
14 (14 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 14 violations. Past 5 years: 30 total (20 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 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
50%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
Pipe Failure Probability
29%
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: $664

Flood $343/yr
Wildfire $129/yr
Energy Code Gap $129/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

18,018 housing units in McClain County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 43%

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 McClain County

$224K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.5% (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 McClain County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Purcell 6,693 35
2 Dibble 550 28
3 Cole 473 26
4 Newcastle 7,900 26
5 Washington 600 24

18 total water systems serve McClain County.

All ZIP Codes in McClain County

7 ZIP codes tracked in McClain County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 73031 Dibble 97 A 2 (2 health)
2 74831 Byars 95 A 0 $121K
3 73065 Newcastle 94 A 2 $240K
4 73093 Washington 94 A 8 (1 health) $280K
5 73095 Wayne 91 A 11 (1 health) $154K
6 73010 Blanchard 90 A 13 (2 health) $242K
7 73080 Purcell 81 B 3 $207K

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Overview

McClain County in Oklahoma covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (92/100).

6 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in McClain County?
McClain County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve McClain County?
McClain County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in McClain County?
The primary environmental risk factor in McClain County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $664 per homeowner.
How old are homes in McClain County?
The median home build year in McClain County is 1987. 50% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does McClain County compare to Oklahoma?
McClain County has an average water safety score of 92/100, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

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