Clackamas County, Oregon
28 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Clackamas County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Covering 28 ZIP codes, Clackamas County earns a high grade for tap water - most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.
How Clackamas County Compares
How Clackamas County Compares
Clackamas County scores 2 points above the Oregon state average (85/100) and 14 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: Clackamas County, Oregon
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.1 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 10.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,639, driven primarily by flood
51.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Clackamas County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 42 violations. Past 5 years: 85 total (85 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: $1,639
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
190,211 housing units in Clackamas 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 Clackamas County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clackamas 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 Clackamas County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Clackamas County
8 community water systems serving Clackamas County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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34 total water systems serve Clackamas County.
Systems with the most violations in Clackamas County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Clackamas County
28 ZIP codes tracked in Clackamas County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97068 | West Linn | 99 | A | 30 | $761K |
| 2 | 97070 | Wilsonville | 99 | A | 3 | $601K |
| 3 | 97034 | Lake Oswego | 96 | A | 37 | $996K |
| 4 | 97013 | Canby | 95 | A | 16 | $509K |
| 5 | 97035 | Lake Oswego | 95 | A | 41 (1 health) | $791K |
| 6 | 97045 | Oregon City | 95 | A | 15 | $564K |
| 7 | 97055 | Sandy | 94 | A | 16 (2 health) | $473K |
| 8 | 97009 | Boring | 90 | A | 27 (2 health) | $616K |
| 9 | 97027 | Gladstone | 90 | A | 20 (9 health) | $465K |
| 10 | 97267 | Portland | 84 | B | 40 (9 health) | $489K |
| 11 | 97004 | Beavercreek | 83 | B | 88 (5 health) | $691K |
| 12 | 97023 | Estacada | 83 | B | 78 (5 health) | $531K |
| 13 | 97038 | Molalla | 83 | B | 53 (3 health) | $452K |
| 14 | 97089 | Damascus | 80 | B | 30 (1 health) | $617K |
| 15 | 97086 | Happy Valley | 76 | B | 22 | $656K |
| 16 | 97206 | Portland | 76 | B | 22 | $481K |
| 17 | 97015 | Clackamas | 74 | B | 22 (8 health) | $491K |
| 18 | 97222 | Portland | 74 | B | 27 (1 health) | $465K |
| 19 | 97011 | Brightwood | — | — | 18 (1 health) | $586K |
| 20 | 97017 | Colton | — | — | 50 (3 health) | $591K |
| 21 | 97022 | Eagle Creek | — | — | $588K | |
| 22 | 97028 | Government Camp | — | — | 10 (3 health) | — |
| 23 | 97036 | Marylhurst | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 97042 | Mulino | — | — | 59 (3 health) | $657K |
| 25 | 97049 | Rhododendron | — | — | 28 (4 health) | $472K |
| 26 | 97067 | Welches | — | — | 68 (1 health) | $362K |
| 27 | 97208 | Portland | — | — | 1 | — |
| 28 | 97373 | Saint Benedict | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clackamas County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 5 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51.8% 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 Clackamas County, Oregon
Overview
Clackamas County in Oregon covers 28 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100) across 18 scored records.
25 of 25 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 21 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.