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Sequoyah County, Oklahoma

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Tracking 7 ZIP codes in Sequoyah County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.

How Sequoyah County Compares

Sequoyah County64/100
Oklahoma avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Sequoyah County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Sequoyah County scores 15 points below the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 74955 (72/100)
Lowest ZIP: 74945 (53/100)
$133K
Median Home Value
$1,771
Avg Remediation (133% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sequoyah 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: 17.5 (asthma 12.8%, diabetes 16.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $920, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability, 43% of ZIPs at high risk

53.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
7 (7 health)
2022
24 (24 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
23 (23 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 24 violations. Past 5 years: 59 total (59 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 47.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
53.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
43%
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: $920

Flood $371/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $141/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

18,380 housing units in Sequoyah County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 31%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 22%

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 Sequoyah County

$133K
Median Home Value
$1,771
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 47.1% (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 Sequoyah County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 SEQUOYAH CO. RWD #8 13,460 93
2 Gore Pwa 1,688 77
3 Sequoyah Company Rwd #5 1,075 77
4 Vian 1,445 43
5 Canoe Mountain Water System 26 43

18 total water systems serve Sequoyah County.

All ZIP Codes in Sequoyah County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Sequoyah County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 74955 Sallisaw 72 B 10 (3 health) $125K
2 74936 Gans 71 B 9 (1 health) $136K
3 74954 Roland 70 B 1 $143K
4 74962 Vian 67 C 43 (2 health) $133K
5 74948 Muldrow 60 C 6 (3 health) $120K
6 74435 Gore 58 C 24 (13 health) $134K
7 74945 Marble City 53 D 0 $78K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Sequoyah County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Sequoyah County in Oklahoma covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).

6 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 22 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Sequoyah County?
Sequoyah County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Sequoyah County?
Sequoyah 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 Sequoyah County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sequoyah County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $920 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sequoyah County?
The median home build year in Sequoyah County is 1984. 53.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sequoyah County compare to Oklahoma?
Sequoyah County has an average water safety score of 64/100, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 79/100.

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