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Nowata County, Oklahoma

5 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored
5
ZIP Codes
$134K
Median Home Value
$1,950
Avg Remediation (145% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Nowata 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: 16.1 (asthma 12.3%, diabetes 15.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,068, driven primarily by flood

58.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
9 (9 health)
2023
28 (28 health)
2024
20 (20 health)
2025
18 (18 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 28 violations. Past 5 years: 75 total (75 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 12.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (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
58.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
48/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
80%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,068

Flood $333/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water Infrastructure $250/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,398 housing units in Nowata County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 20%

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 Nowata County

$134K
Median Home Value
$1,950
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (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 Nowata County

8 community water systems serving Nowata County.

Show all 8 water systems

11 total water systems serve Nowata County.

Systems with the most violations in Nowata County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Nowata County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Nowata County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 74027 Delaware 122 (49 health) $127K
2 74042 Lenapah 110 (42 health)
3 74048 Nowata 155 (67 health) $119K
4 74072 S Coffeyville 121 (43 health) $142K
5 74083 Wann 81 (23 health) $180K

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Overview

Nowata County in Oklahoma covers 5 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 94 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Nowata County?
Nowata County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Nowata County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Nowata County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,068 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Nowata County?
The median home build year in Nowata County is 1976. 58.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Nowata County, Oklahoma Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/nowata/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Nowata County, Oklahoma Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/nowata/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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