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Seminole County, Oklahoma

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-16

ZipCheckup grade for Seminole: A.

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

Although county size varies, Seminole County's 8 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Seminole County Compares

Seminole County86/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Seminole County Compares

A
County Grade
86/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

Seminole County scores 7 points above the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-16

A
County Grade
86
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 74854 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 74837 (66/100)
$84K
Median Home Value
$1,314
Avg Remediation (156% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Seminole 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: 17.1 (asthma 12.7%, diabetes 16.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,130, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.467% avg pipe failure probability, 88% of ZIPs at high risk

69.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2022
10 (10 health)
2023
7 (7 health)
2024
20 (20 health)
2025
28 (28 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 28 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 12.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 45% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1970
Median Build Year
69.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
47%
Pipe Failure Probability
88%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $2,130

Wildfire $1,200/yr
Flood $440/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

10,775 housing units in Seminole County

Pre-1940 14%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 16%

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 Seminole County

$84K
Median Home Value
$1,314
Est. Remediation Cost
1.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 45% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Seminole County

8 community water systems serving Seminole County.

Show all 8 water systems
  • Konawa Pwa
    Serves ~1,479 people 19 violations
    A
  • Maud
    Serves ~1,136 people
    A

16 total water systems serve Seminole County.

Systems with the most violations in Seminole County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Seminole County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Seminole County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 74854 Maud 98 A 3 $84K
2 74818 Seminole 95 A 0
3 74867 Sasakwa 93 A 22 (2 health) $72K
4 74849 Konawa 91 A 19 (1 health) $95K
5 74868 Seminole 90 A 0 $103K
6 74830 Bowlegs 86 A 5 (1 health) $38K
7 74884 Wewoka 70 B 134 (97 health) $86K
8 74837 Cromwell 66 C 19 (18 health) $75K

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Overview

Seminole County in Oklahoma covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).

6 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 119 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Seminole County?
Seminole County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Seminole County?
Seminole County is served by 16 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Seminole County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Seminole County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,130 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Seminole County?
The median home build year in Seminole County is 1970. 69.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Seminole County compare to Oklahoma?
Seminole County has an average water safety score of 86/100, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Seminole County, OK: 119 Health Violations - 86/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/seminole/
BibTeX
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Data as of July 2026.

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