Woods County, Oklahoma
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Woods: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Tracking 5 ZIP codes in Woods County shows a water safety record well above the national median - violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Woods County Compares
How Woods County Compares
Woods County scores 9 points above the Oklahoma state average (79/100) and 20 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Woods County, Oklahoma
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 11.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,044, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.522% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
81.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Woods County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,044
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,462 housing units in Woods 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 Woods County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Woods 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 Woods County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Woods County
8 community water systems serving Woods County.
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Systems with the most violations in Woods County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Woods County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Woods County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 73842 | Freedom | 97 | A | 11 (1 health) | $208K |
| 2 | 73717 | Alva | 94 | A | 10 (1 health) | $143K |
| 3 | 73731 | Dacoma | 91 | A | 10 (1 health) | $85K |
| 4 | 73860 | Waynoka | 90 | A | 2 | $135K |
| 5 | 73746 | Hopeton | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Woods County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 81.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Woods County, Oklahoma
Overview
Woods County in Oklahoma covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).
4 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.