Deschutes County, Oregon
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Deschutes County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
The 11 water systems serving Deschutes County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Deschutes County Compares
How Deschutes County Compares
Deschutes County scores 1 points above the Oregon state average (85/100) and 13 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: Deschutes County, Oregon
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.8 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 10.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,471, driven primarily by wildfire
34.4% 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: $1,471
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
98,330 housing units in Deschutes 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 Deschutes County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Deschutes 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 Deschutes County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Deschutes County
8 community water systems serving Deschutes County.
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Show all 8 water systems
- A
23 total water systems serve Deschutes County.
Systems with the most violations in Deschutes County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Deschutes County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Deschutes County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97760 | Terrebonne | 99 | A | 4 | $465K |
| 2 | 97756 | Redmond | 98 | A | 5 | $469K |
| 3 | 97707 | Bend | 94 | A | 12 | $559K |
| 4 | 97702 | Bend | 75 | B | 22 | $621K |
| 5 | 97701 | Bend | 74 | B | 25 (1 health) | $568K |
| 6 | 97703 | Bend | 73 | B | 30 | $916K |
| 7 | 97708 | Bend | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 97709 | Bend | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 97712 | Brothers | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 97739 | La Pine | — | — | 11 | $328K |
| 11 | 97759 | Sisters | — | — | 2 | $695K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Deschutes County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Deschutes County, Oregon
Overview
Deschutes County in Oregon covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100) across 6 scored records.
8 of 8 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.