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Ottawa County, Oklahoma

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

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 County80/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Ottawa County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
21
Water Systems

Ottawa 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
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 74339 (94/100)
Lowest ZIP: 74360 (66/100)
$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: $899, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.434% avg pipe failure probability, 70% of ZIPs at high risk

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
30 (30 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 30 violations. Past 5 years: 41 total (41 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
43%
Pipe Failure Probability
70%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $899

Flood $491/yr
Energy Code Gap $172/yr
Water / Lead $155/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 with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Ottawa County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Ottawa Company Rwd #5 750 78
2 Ottawa Company Rwd # 4 652 55
3 Miami 13,704 44
4 Ottawa Company Rwd #6 560 40
5 North Miami 433 39

21 total water systems serve Ottawa County.

All ZIP Codes in Ottawa County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Ottawa County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 74339 Commerce 94 A 4 (1 health) $72K
2 73544 Gould 92 A 6 $66K
3 74343 Fairland 90 A 8 (2 health) $136K
4 74355 Miami 85 A 16 (2 health)
5 74358 North Miami 83 B 19 (1 health) $57K
6 74370 Wyandotte 82 B 31 (2 health) $134K
7 74363 Quapaw 79 B 31 (2 health) $113K
8 74335 Cardin 73 B 0
9 74354 Miami 70 B 16 (2 health) $120K
10 74554 Krebs 70 B 13 (12 health) $96K
11 74360 Picher 66 C 0

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 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

9 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 24 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Ottawa County?
Ottawa County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 11 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Ottawa County?
Ottawa County is served by 21 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 $899 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 water safety score of 80/100, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

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