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Crook County, Oregon

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Water safety in Crook County is uneven — some of its 2 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.

How Crook County Compares

Crook County63/100
Oregon avg78/100
National avg68/100

How Crook County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Crook County scores 15 points below the Oregon state average (78/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
63
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 97754 (72/100)
Lowest ZIP: 97752 (53/100)
$398K
Median Home Value
$1,150
Avg Remediation (29% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

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

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,035, driven primarily by wildfire

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.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,035

Wildfire $1,200/yr
Flood $700/yr
Energy Code Gap $135/yr

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

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Crook County

$398K
Median Home Value
$1,150
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
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 with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Crook County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 PRINEVILLE, CITY OF 11,000 18
2 High Desert Estates 380 18
3 Ochoco West Wtr & San Authority 400 18
4 Highland Subdivision Water District 335 18
5 Idleway Improvement District 183 18

All ZIP Codes in Crook County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Crook County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 97754 Prineville 72 B 18 (1 health) $398K
2 97752 Post 53 D 0

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Overview

Crook County in Oregon covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).

1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

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 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Crook County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Crook County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,035 per homeowner.
How does Crook County compare to Oregon?
Crook County has an average water safety score of 63/100, which is below the Oregon state average of 78/100.

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