Washington County, Oklahoma
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 85/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Washington County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Unlike many counties its size, Washington County keeps violation rates low - all 8 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Washington County Compares
How Washington County Compares
Washington County scores 1 points below the Oklahoma state average (86/100) and 12 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Washington 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 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,965, driven primarily by flood
71.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Washington County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 30 violations. Past 5 years: 68 total (68 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
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: $1,965
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
23,063 housing units in Washington 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 Washington County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Washington 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 Washington County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Washington County
8 community water systems serving Washington County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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10 total water systems serve Washington County.
Systems with the most violations in Washington County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Washington County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74061 | Ramona | 89 | A | 15 (3 health) | $225K |
| 2 | 74003 | Bartlesville | 83 | B | 171 (99 health) | $107K |
| 3 | 74006 | Bartlesville | 83 | B | 115 (34 health) | $185K |
| 4 | 74029 | Dewey | 83 | B | 55 (8 health) | $139K |
| 5 | 74004 | Bartlesville | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 74005 | Bartlesville | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 74051 | Ochelata | — | — | 15 (3 health) | $152K |
| 8 | 74082 | Vera | — | — | $85K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Washington County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations - federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Washington County, Oklahoma
Overview
Washington County in Oklahoma covers 8 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (85/100) across 4 scored records.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 128 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.