Curry County, Oregon
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Curry County — 8 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Curry County Compares
How Curry County Compares
Curry County scores 2 points above the Oregon state average (78/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Curry County, Oregon
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 15.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,263, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.369% avg pipe failure probability, 43% of ZIPs at high risk
59.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Curry County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 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: $1,263
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,076 housing units in Curry 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 Curry County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Curry 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 Curry County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Curry County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NESIKA BEACH-OPHIR WD | 1,500 | 64 |
| 2 | City of Port Orford, | 1,200 | 36 |
| 3 | Elk River Campground | 64 | 36 |
| 4 | City of Gold Beach, | 3,000 | 24 |
| 5 | Saunders Creek Hoc | 75 | 24 |
11 total water systems serve Curry County.
All ZIP Codes in Curry County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Curry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97465 | Port Orford | 91 | A | 36 (4 health) | $292K |
| 2 | 97450 | Langlois | 90 | A | 21 (5 health) | $334K |
| 3 | 97415 | Brookings | 83 | B | 19 (4 health) | $385K |
| 4 | 97444 | Gold Beach | 81 | B | 24 (1 health) | $396K |
| 5 | 97464 | Ophir | 80 | B | 4 | — |
| 6 | 97476 | Sixes | 73 | B | 0 | $268K |
| 7 | 97491 | Wedderburn | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 8 | 97406 | Agness | 66 | C | 0 | $265K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Curry County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.3% 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 Curry County, Oregon
Overview
Curry County in Oregon covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).
5 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 14 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.