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Okfuskee County, Oklahoma

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Okfuskee County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 5 of its tracked ZIP codes.

How Okfuskee County Compares

Okfuskee County80/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Okfuskee County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Okfuskee County scores 1 points above the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 74829 (94/100)
Lowest ZIP: 74833 (66/100)
$116K
Median Home Value
$1,450
Avg Remediation (125% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Okfuskee 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: 17.8 (asthma 12.5%, diabetes 17.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $728, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.424% avg pipe failure probability, 60% of ZIPs at high risk

62% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
5 (5 health)
2022
15 (15 health)
2023
2 (2 health)
2024
20 (20 health)
2025
13 (13 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 55 total (55 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

Asthma 12.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 45.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
62%
Pre-1978 Housing
42%
Pipe Failure Probability
60%
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: $728

Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $198/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,006 housing units in Okfuskee County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 18%

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 Okfuskee County

$116K
Median Home Value
$1,450
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 45.8% (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 Okfuskee County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Okfuskee Company Rwd #2 2,250 52
2 Okfuskee Company Rwd #3 1,823 33
3 OKEMAH UTILITIES AUTHORITY 3,113 26
4 Seminole Company Rw&swmd #3 337 26
5 Okfuskee Company Rwd #1 (boley) 1,000 19

10 total water systems serve Okfuskee County.

All ZIP Codes in Okfuskee County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Okfuskee County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 74829 Boley 94 A 15 (1 health) $93K
2 74860 Paden 94 A 4 (1 health) $120K
3 74880 Weleetka 78 B 7 (5 health) $78K
4 74859 Okemah 70 B 26 (14 health) $116K
5 74833 Castle 66 C 0 $120K

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Overview

Okfuskee County in Oklahoma covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

4 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 21 health-based violations have been documented.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Okfuskee County?
Okfuskee County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Okfuskee County?
Okfuskee County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Okfuskee County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Okfuskee County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $728 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Okfuskee County?
The median home build year in Okfuskee County is 1974. 62% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Okfuskee County compare to Oklahoma?
Okfuskee County has an average water safety score of 80/100, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

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