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Pawnee County, Oklahoma

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

Pawnee County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 7 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.

How Pawnee County Compares

Pawnee County80/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Pawnee County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Pawnee 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
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 74650 (96/100)
Lowest ZIP: 74045 (66/100)
$127K
Median Home Value
$1,080
Avg Remediation (85% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Pawnee 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: 15.6 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 14.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $893, driven primarily by water_lead

Infrastructure: 0.473% avg pipe failure probability, 43% of ZIPs at high risk

62.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
17 (17 health)
2022
10 (10 health)
2023
6 (6 health)
2024
23 (23 health)
2025
9 (9 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 23 violations. Past 5 years: 65 total (65 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 11.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
62.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
47%
Pipe Failure Probability
43%
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: $893

Water / Lead $343/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $193/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,514 housing units in Pawnee County

Pre-1940 13%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 17%

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 Pawnee County

$127K
Median Home Value
$1,080
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.7% (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 Pawnee County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Mannford 3,935 136
2 Pawnee Company Rwd #4 415 136
3 Hallett Public Works Authority 168 65
4 Pawnee Company Rwd #1 3,200 63
5 Pawnee 2,230 62

18 total water systems serve Pawnee County.

All ZIP Codes in Pawnee County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Pawnee County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 74650 Ralston 96 A 3 $59K
2 74081 Terlton 89 A 14 (5 health) $116K
3 74034 Hallett 83 B 5 (1 health)
4 74038 Jennings 83 B 11 (1 health) $155K
5 74020 Cleveland 70 B 49 (33 health) $138K
6 74058 Pawnee 70 B 62 (32 health) $112K
7 74045 Maramec 66 C 0 $214K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Pawnee 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

Pawnee County in Oklahoma covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

6 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 72 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Pawnee County?
Pawnee County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Pawnee County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Pawnee County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $893 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Pawnee County?
The median home build year in Pawnee County is 1976. 62.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Pawnee County compare to Oklahoma?
Pawnee County has an average water safety score of 80/100, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

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