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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

Washington County85/100
Oklahoma avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Washington County Compares

A
County Grade
85/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

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:

A
County Grade
85
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 74061 (89/100)
Lowest ZIP: 74029 (83/100)
$145K
Median Home Value
$1,813
Avg Remediation (125% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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 trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
5 (5 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
30 (30 health)
2025
27 (27 health)

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

Asthma 11.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
71.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
56/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
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: $1,965

Flood $1,267/yr
Water Infrastructure $338/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 26%
1960–1979 31%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 14%

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

$145K
Median Home Value
$1,813
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

Show all 8 water systems

10 total water systems serve Washington County.

Systems with the most violations in Washington County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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.

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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Washington County?
Washington County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Washington County?
Washington County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Washington County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Washington County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,965 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Washington County?
The median home build year in Washington County is 1974. 71.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Washington County compare to Oklahoma?
Washington County has an average Home Safety Score of 85/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Washington County, OK: HSS 85/100; 128 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/oklahoma/washington/
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  title  = {{Washington County, OK: HSS 85/100; 128 Health Violations}},
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Page version: August 2026.

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