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Ottawa County, Oklahoma

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 85/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Ottawa County: A.

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

Homeowners across Ottawa County's 11 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.

How Ottawa County Compares

Ottawa County85/100
Oklahoma avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Ottawa County Compares

A
County Grade
85/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

Ottawa County scores 1 points below the Oklahoma state average (86/100) and 12 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
85
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 74554 (90/100)
Lowest ZIP: 74354 (83/100)
$105K
Median Home Value
$1,470
Avg Remediation (141% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Ottawa 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 12.6%, diabetes 15.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,126, driven primarily by flood

68.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
8 (8 health)
2024
25 (25 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 25 violations. Past 5 years: 36 total (36 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 12.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
68.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
80%
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: $1,126

Flood $675/yr
Water Infrastructure $227/yr
Energy Code Gap $210/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

14,289 housing units in Ottawa County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 22%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 14%

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 Ottawa County

$105K
Median Home Value
$1,470
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Ottawa County

8 community water systems serving Ottawa County.

Show all 8 water systems

13 total water systems serve Ottawa County.

Systems with the most violations in Ottawa County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Ottawa County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Ottawa County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 74554 Krebs 90 A 62 (51 health) $96K
2 74363 Quapaw 85 A 43 (1 health) $113K
3 74370 Wyandotte 85 A 62 (2 health) $134K
4 74343 Fairland 83 B 113 (5 health) $136K
5 74354 Miami 83 B 188 (4 health) $120K
6 73544 Gould $66K
7 74335 Cardin
8 74339 Commerce 63 (2 health) $72K
9 74355 Miami
10 74358 North Miami $57K
11 74360 Picher

Recommended Buyer Guides for Ottawa County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Ottawa County in Oklahoma covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (85/100) across 5 scored records.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 60 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 Ottawa County?
Ottawa County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 11 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Ottawa County?
Ottawa County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Ottawa County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Ottawa County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,126 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Ottawa County?
The median home build year in Ottawa County is 1975. 68.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Ottawa County compare to Oklahoma?
Ottawa County has an average Home Safety Score of 85/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Ottawa County, OK: HSS 85/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/ottawa/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-oklahoma-ottawa,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Ottawa County, OK: HSS 85/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/ottawa/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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