Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
17 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in Pittsburg County serve 17 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How Pittsburg County Compares
How Pittsburg County Compares
Pittsburg County scores 9 points below the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 14.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,454, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.439% avg pipe failure probability, 60% of ZIPs at high risk
64.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Pittsburg County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 118 violations. Past 5 years: 216 total (216 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: $1,454
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
18,812 housing units in Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADAMSON RWD #8 | 4,221 | 204 |
| 2 | Pittsburg Company Rwd #5 | 1,750 | 184 |
| 3 | Hughes Company Rwd #2 | 1,145 | 131 |
| 4 | Savanna | 800 | 116 |
| 5 | Pittsburg Company Rwd #14 | 1,680 | 111 |
20 total water systems serve Pittsburg County.
All ZIP Codes in Pittsburg County
17 ZIP codes tracked in Pittsburg County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74442 | Indianola | 89 | A | 5 (2 health) | $178K |
| 2 | 74546 | Haileyville | 89 | A | 11 (5 health) | $88K |
| 3 | 74430 | Crowder | 88 | A | 6 (3 health) | $117K |
| 4 | 74565 | Savanna | 82 | B | 13 (5 health) | $138K |
| 5 | 74528 | Blanco | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 6 | 74553 | Kiowa | 70 | B | 64 (36 health) | $132K |
| 7 | 74425 | Canadian | 66 | C | 0 | $123K |
| 8 | 74502 | Mcalester | 66 | C | 39 (27 health) | — |
| 9 | 74522 | Alderson | 66 | C | 0 | $206K |
| 10 | 74529 | Blocker | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 11 | 74540 | Daisy | 66 | C | 0 | $109K |
| 12 | 74545 | Gowen | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 13 | 74576 | Wardville | 66 | C | 0 | $269K |
| 14 | 74501 | Mcalester | 65 | C | 39 (27 health) | $157K |
| 15 | 74561 | Quinton | 62 | C | 33 (19 health) | $86K |
| 16 | 74547 | Hartshorne | 61 | C | 29 (27 health) | $111K |
| 17 | 74560 | Pittsburg | 46 | D | 28 (18 health) | $113K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pittsburg County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
Overview
Pittsburg County in Oklahoma covers 17 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
10 of 17 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 169 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.