Osage County, Oklahoma
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
The 11 water systems serving Osage County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Osage County Compares
How Osage County Compares
Osage County scores 4 points below the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 14.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,328, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.532% avg pipe failure probability, 55% of ZIPs at high risk
68.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Osage County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 74 violations. Past 5 years: 136 total (136 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: $1,328
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
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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Osage County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osage Company Rwd # 5 | 561 | 292 |
| 2 | Sand Springs | 28,774 | 189 |
| 3 | Osage Company Rwd #15 | 6,647 | 189 |
| 4 | Hominy | 2,584 | 186 |
| 5 | Osage Company Rws & Swd #3 (braden) | 700 | 167 |
31 total water systems serve Osage County.
All ZIP Codes in Osage County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Osage County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74084 | Wynona | 97 | A | 5 | $45K |
| 2 | 74633 | Burbank | 97 | A | 4 | $105K |
| 3 | 74054 | Osage | 86 | A | 84 (3 health) | $73K |
| 4 | 74056 | Pawhuska | 84 | B | 11 (3 health) | $127K |
| 5 | 74070 | Skiatook | 71 | B | 3 (1 health) | $208K |
| 6 | 74001 | Avant | 70 | B | 43 (21 health) | $68K |
| 7 | 74637 | Fairfax | 70 | B | 64 (42 health) | $58K |
| 8 | 74002 | Barnsdall | 68 | C | 98 (66 health) | $112K |
| 9 | 74022 | Copan | 68 | C | 56 (21 health) | $116K |
| 10 | 74035 | Hominy | 62 | C | 186 (88 health) | $100K |
| 11 | 74652 | Shidler | 55 | C | 103 (17 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Osage County, Oklahoma
Overview
Osage County in Oklahoma covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
11 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 262 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.