McCurtain County, Oklahoma
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying McCurtain County's 14 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How McCurtain County Compares
How McCurtain County Compares
McCurtain 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: McCurtain 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 12.5%, diabetes 15.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $686, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.389% avg pipe failure probability, 43% of ZIPs at high risk
58.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across McCurtain County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 59 violations. Past 5 years: 146 total (146 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: $686
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,933 housing units in McCurtain 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 McCurtain County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in McCurtain 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 McCurtain 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 McCurtain County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idabel Pwa | 6,952 | 83 |
| 2 | Mccurtain Company Rwd #7 | 1,847 | 77 |
| 3 | Mccurtain Company Rwd #2 | 755 | 68 |
| 4 | Mccurtain Company Rwd #1 | 3,842 | 54 |
| 5 | Valliant Pwa | 971 | 48 |
15 total water systems serve McCurtain County.
All ZIP Codes in McCurtain County
14 ZIP codes tracked in McCurtain County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74728 | Broken Bow | 85 | A | 5 (3 health) | $150K |
| 2 | 74736 | Garvin | 84 | B | 29 (9 health) | $140K |
| 3 | 74764 | Valliant | 80 | B | 19 (9 health) | $123K |
| 4 | 74740 | Haworth | 68 | C | 25 (10 health) | $86K |
| 5 | 74722 | Battiest | 66 | C | 0 | $225K |
| 6 | 74724 | Bethel | 66 | C | 0 | $110K |
| 7 | 74734 | Eagletown | 66 | C | 0 | $132K |
| 8 | 74737 | Golden | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 9 | 74754 | Ringold | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 10 | 74755 | Rufe | 66 | C | 0 | $101K |
| 11 | 74766 | Wright City | 66 | C | 23 (10 health) | $96K |
| 12 | 74963 | Watson | 66 | C | 0 | $92K |
| 13 | 74745 | Idabel | 65 | C | 29 (26 health) | $131K |
| 14 | 74750 | Millerton | 55 | C | 20 (11 health) | $59K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for McCurtain 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 — 58.2% 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 McCurtain County, Oklahoma
Overview
McCurtain County in Oklahoma covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
7 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 78 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.