Okmulgee County, Oklahoma
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 8 ZIP codes in Okmulgee County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Okmulgee County Compares
How Okmulgee County Compares
Okmulgee County scores 8 points below the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Okmulgee 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 12.7%, diabetes 15.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,174, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.502% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
59% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Okmulgee County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 55 violations. Past 5 years: 118 total (116 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: $2,174
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
18,232 housing units in Okmulgee 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 Okmulgee County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Okmulgee 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 Okmulgee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okmulgee Company Rwd #2 (preston) | 2,355 | 159 |
| 2 | Okmulgee Company Rwd #6 (hectorville) | 8,370 | 145 |
| 3 | Okmulgee Company Rwd #4 | 1,913 | 138 |
| 4 | Okmulgee Company Rwd #7 (nuyaka) | 2,357 | 117 |
| 5 | Beggs | 1,364 | 79 |
21 total water systems serve Okmulgee County.
All ZIP Codes in Okmulgee County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Okmulgee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74437 | Henryetta | 84 | B | 11 (3 health) | $92K |
| 2 | 74431 | Dewar | 81 | B | 10 (5 health) | $85K |
| 3 | 74456 | Preston | 74 | B | 14 (8 health) | $102K |
| 4 | 74421 | Beggs | 70 | B | 51 (26 health) | $171K |
| 5 | 74445 | Morris | 70 | B | 33 (23 health) | $184K |
| 6 | 74047 | Mounds | 65 | C | 28 (16 health) | $206K |
| 7 | 74447 | Okmulgee | 65 | C | 33 (20 health) | $102K |
| 8 | 74460 | Schulter | 55 | C | 13 (10 health) | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Okmulgee County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59% 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 Okmulgee County, Oklahoma
Overview
Okmulgee County in Oklahoma covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
8 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 111 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.