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Murray County, Oklahoma

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-16

ZipCheckup grade for Murray: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Murray County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 6 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.

How Murray County Compares

Murray County82/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Murray County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Murray County scores 3 points above the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-16

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 73086 (94/100)
Lowest ZIP: 73436 (66/100)
$125K
Median Home Value
$1,050
Avg Remediation (84% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Murray 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 11.7%, diabetes 13.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $935, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.447% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

70.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
5 (5 health)
2024
10 (10 health)
2025
17 (17 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 17 violations. Past 5 years: 32 total (32 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 11.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
70.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
45%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
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: $935

Flood $400/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $252/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,348 housing units in Murray County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 23%

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 Murray County

$125K
Median Home Value
$1,050
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Murray County

8 community water systems serving Murray County.

Show all 8 water systems

9 total water systems serve Murray County.

Systems with the most violations in Murray County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

  • Davis
    Serves ~2,610 people 14 violations
    A
  • Dougherty
    Serves ~224 people 5 violations
    C
  • Sulphur
    Serves ~4,929 people 2 violations
    A

All ZIP Codes in Murray County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Murray County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 73086 Sulphur 94 A 2 (1 health) $154K
2 73032 Dougherty 91 A 5 (1 health) $96K
3 73039 Davis 87 A 14 (7 health)
4 73030 Davis 85 A 14 (7 health) $154K
5 73097 Wheatland 66 C 0
6 73436 Gene Autry 66 C 0 $76K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Murray County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Murray County in Oklahoma covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).

4 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 16 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Murray County?
Murray County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Murray County?
Murray County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Murray County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Murray County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $935 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Murray County?
The median home build year in Murray County is 1976. 70.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Murray County compare to Oklahoma?
Murray County has an average water safety score of 82/100, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Murray County, OK: 16 Health Violations - 82/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/murray/
BibTeX
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Data as of July 2026.

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