Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
The 8 water systems serving Pontotoc County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Pontotoc County Compares
How Pontotoc County Compares
Pontotoc County scores 10 points above the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,233, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.389% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk
65.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Pontotoc County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 17 violations. Past 5 years: 20 total (20 health-based).
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: $1,233
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,514 housing units in Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pontotoc Company Rwd # 6 (fittstown) | 896 | 21 |
| 2 | Pontotoc Company Rwd # 7 | 4,863 | 19 |
| 3 | Pontotoc Company Rwd # 9 | 1,162 | 16 |
| 4 | ADA | 22,600 | 14 |
| 5 | Francis | 390 | 13 |
13 total water systems serve Pontotoc County.
All ZIP Codes in Pontotoc County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Pontotoc County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74821 | Ada | 98 | A | 3 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 74865 | Roff | 98 | A | 6 (1 health) | $125K |
| 3 | 74871 | Stonewall | 93 | A | 11 (2 health) | $166K |
| 4 | 74825 | Allen | 91 | A | 2 (1 health) | $107K |
| 5 | 74844 | Francis | 90 | A | 13 | $79K |
| 6 | 74820 | Ada | 89 | A | 3 (1 health) | $178K |
| 7 | 74842 | Fittstown | 86 | A | 4 (2 health) | $142K |
| 8 | 74843 | Fitzhugh | 66 | C | 0 | $288K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pontotoc County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65.4% 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 Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
Overview
Pontotoc County in Oklahoma covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).
7 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 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.