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Crook County, Oregon

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Crook County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Water safety in Crook County is uneven - some of its 4 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.

How Crook County Compares

Crook County67/100
Oregon avg85/100
National avg73/100

How Crook County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Crook County scores 18 points below the Oregon state average (85/100) and 6 points below 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:

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 97754 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 97754 (67/100)
$549K
Median Home Value
$900
Avg Remediation (16% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14 (asthma 12%, diabetes 12.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,708, driven primarily by flood

31.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1998
Median Build Year
31.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
26/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $1,708

Flood $1,400/yr
Wildfire $1,200/yr
Energy Code Gap $210/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

11,181 housing units in Crook County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 38%

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 Crook County

$549K
Median Home Value
$900
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Crook County

4 community water systems serving Crook County.

Systems with the most violations in Crook County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Crook County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Crook County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 97754 Prineville 67 C 84 (1 health) $398K
2 97751 Paulina
3 97752 Post
4 97753 Powell Butte 0 $699K

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Overview

Crook County in Oregon covers 4 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 1 scored records.

1 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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 Crook County?
Crook 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 Crook County?
Crook County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Crook County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Crook County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,708 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Crook County?
The median home build year in Crook County is 1998. 31.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Crook County compare to Oregon?
Crook County has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Oregon state average of 85/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Crook County, OR: HSS 67/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/oregon/crook/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-oregon-crook,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Crook County, OR: HSS 67/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/oregon/crook/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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