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Pittsburg County, Oklahoma

14 ZIP codes · Avg score 92/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Pittsburg County: A.

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

Water systems in Pittsburg County serve 14 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.

How Pittsburg County Compares

Pittsburg County92/100
Oklahoma avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Pittsburg County Compares

A
County Grade
92/100
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

Pittsburg County scores 6 points above the Oklahoma state average (86/100) and 19 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
92
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 74528 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 74565 (83/100)
$123K
Median Home Value
$1,427
Avg Remediation (116% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.8 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 14.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,977, driven primarily by wildfire

65.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2022
11 (11 health)
2023
20 (20 health)
2024
37 (37 health)
2025
81 (81 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 81 violations. Past 5 years: 149 total (149 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 11.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
65.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
52/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
92%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $1,977

Wildfire $1,200/yr
Water Infrastructure $311/yr
Flood $280/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

18,604 housing units in Pittsburg County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 19%

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

$123K
Median Home Value
$1,427
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Pittsburg County

8 community water systems serving Pittsburg County.

Show all 8 water systems

16 total water systems serve Pittsburg County.

Systems with the most violations in Pittsburg County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Pittsburg County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Pittsburg County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 74528 Blanco 99 A 48 (46 health)
2 74546 Haileyville 99 A 48 (46 health) $88K
3 74522 Alderson 95 A 36 (32 health) $206K
4 74547 Hartshorne 94 A 67 (61 health) $111K
5 74560 Pittsburg 90 A 145 (131 health) $113K
6 74501 Mcalester 83 B 312 (230 health) $157K
7 74565 Savanna 83 B 35 (23 health) $138K
8 74425 Canadian 9 (6 health) $123K
9 74430 Crowder $117K
10 74442 Indianola 29 (17 health) $178K
11 74502 Mcalester
12 74529 Blocker
13 74553 Kiowa 157 (133 health) $132K
14 74561 Quinton 137 (115 health) $86K

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.

Overview

Pittsburg County in Oklahoma covers 14 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (92/100) across 7 scored records.

11 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 315 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 Pittsburg County?
Pittsburg County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 14 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Pittsburg County?
Pittsburg County is served by 16 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Pittsburg County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Pittsburg County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,977 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Pittsburg County?
The median home build year in Pittsburg County is 1974. 65.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Pittsburg County compare to Oklahoma?
Pittsburg County has an average Home Safety Score of 92/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Pittsburg County, OK: HSS 92/100; 315 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/pittsburg/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Pittsburg County, OK: HSS 92/100; 315 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/pittsburg/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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