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
How Crook County Compares
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:
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
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: $1,708
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
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
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
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.
- C
- C
- C
- C
Systems with the most violations in Crook County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
- C
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 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Crook County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- 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
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
- 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.