Muskogee County, Oklahoma
17 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 17 ZIP codes in Muskogee County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Muskogee County Compares
How Muskogee County Compares
Muskogee County scores 9 points below the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Muskogee County, Oklahoma
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 12.5%, diabetes 15.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,086, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.419% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
53.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Muskogee County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 132 violations. Past 5 years: 214 total (214 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: $1,086
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
30,799 housing units in Muskogee 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 Muskogee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Muskogee 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 Muskogee 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 Muskogee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muskogee Company Rwd #6 | 2,550 | 207 |
| 2 | Muskogee Company Rwd #1 (oktaha) | 2,280 | 181 |
| 3 | Muskogee Company Rwd #5 | 4,135 | 125 |
| 4 | Muskogee | 38,310 | 120 |
| 5 | Haskell Pwa-wells | 1,765 | 113 |
41 total water systems serve Muskogee County.
All ZIP Codes in Muskogee County
17 ZIP codes tracked in Muskogee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74439 | Braggs | 95 | A | 6 | — |
| 2 | 74423 | Braggs | 91 | A | 6 | $96K |
| 3 | 74434 | Fort Gibson | 82 | B | 6 (2 health) | $181K |
| 4 | 74455 | Porum | 82 | B | 3 (2 health) | $110K |
| 5 | 74469 | Warner | 81 | B | 4 | $110K |
| 6 | 74470 | Webbers Falls | 78 | B | 1 (1 health) | $156K |
| 7 | 74401 | Muskogee | 69 | C | 35 (27 health) | $122K |
| 8 | 74428 | Council Hill | 66 | C | 15 (9 health) | $102K |
| 9 | 74438 | Hitchita | 66 | C | 0 | $98K |
| 10 | 74440 | Hoyt | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 11 | 74472 | Whitefield | 66 | C | 0 | $110K |
| 12 | 74402 | Muskogee | 65 | C | 35 (27 health) | — |
| 13 | 74468 | Wainwright | 62 | C | 18 (16 health) | $80K |
| 14 | 74403 | Muskogee | 59 | C | 35 (27 health) | $145K |
| 15 | 74422 | Boynton | 55 | C | 63 (31 health) | $103K |
| 16 | 74450 | Oktaha | 55 | C | 15 (14 health) | $116K |
| 17 | 74463 | Taft | 55 | C | 26 (15 health) | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Muskogee 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53.8% 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 Muskogee County, Oklahoma
Overview
Muskogee County in Oklahoma covers 17 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
14 of 17 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 171 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.