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Osage County, Oklahoma

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Osage County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

The 11 water systems serving Osage County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.

How Osage County Compares

Osage County87/100
Oklahoma avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Osage County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
19
Water Systems

Osage County scores 1 points above the Oklahoma state average (86/100) and 14 points above the national average (73/100).

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

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 74633 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 74070 (83/100)
$100K
Median Home Value
$1,889
Avg Remediation (189% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Osage 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: 16.2 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 14.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,660, driven primarily by flood

68.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
5 (5 health)
2022
6 (6 health)
2023
5 (5 health)
2024
34 (34 health)
2025
68 (68 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 68 violations. Past 5 years: 118 total (118 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 12.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 46.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
68.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
56/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
91%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
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: $1,660

Flood $675/yr
Water Infrastructure $332/yr
Water / Lead $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

14,303 housing units in Osage County

Pre-1940 15%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 22%

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 Osage County

$100K
Median Home Value
$1,889
Est. Remediation Cost
1.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 46.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Osage County

8 community water systems serving Osage County.

Show all 8 water systems

19 total water systems serve Osage County.

Systems with the most violations in Osage County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Osage County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Osage County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 74633 Burbank 100 A 1 $105K
2 74002 Barnsdall 83 B 108 (60 health) $112K
3 74056 Pawhuska 83 B 174 (14 health) $127K
4 74070 Skiatook 83 B 94 (56 health) $208K
5 74001 Avant $68K
6 74022 Copan 28 (6 health) $116K
7 74035 Hominy 365 (214 health) $100K
8 74054 Osage $73K
9 74084 Wynona 72 (52 health) $45K
10 74637 Fairfax 62 (34 health) $58K
11 74652 Shidler 150 (20 health) $77K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Osage County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Osage County in Oklahoma covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100) across 4 scored records.

9 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 290 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

Is water safe in Osage County?
Osage County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 11 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Osage County?
Osage County is served by 19 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Osage County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Osage County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,660 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Osage County?
The median home build year in Osage County is 1974. 68.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Osage County compare to Oklahoma?
Osage County has an average Home Safety Score of 87/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Osage County, OK: HSS 87/100; 290 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/osage/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Osage County, OK: HSS 87/100; 290 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/osage/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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