Deschutes County, Oregon
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
The 12 water systems serving Deschutes County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Deschutes County Compares
How Deschutes County Compares
Deschutes County scores 11 points above the Oregon state average (78/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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: 12.1 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 10.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,468, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.275% avg pipe failure probability
31.6% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,468
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
101,739 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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Deschutes County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Wonderland Improv District 2 | 1,800 | 48 |
| 2 | City of Bend, | 77,704 | 42 |
| 3 | Avion Wc - Greater Avion | 35,332 | 42 |
| 4 | Roats Water System | 6,469 | 42 |
| 5 | Agate Water System | 3,153 | 42 |
22 total water systems serve Deschutes County.
All ZIP Codes in Deschutes County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Deschutes County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97756 | Redmond | 99 | A | 0 | $469K |
| 2 | 97708 | Bend | 96 | A | 7 | — |
| 3 | 97709 | Bend | 96 | A | 7 | — |
| 4 | 97759 | Sisters | 94 | A | 2 | $695K |
| 5 | 97701 | Bend | 92 | A | 7 | $568K |
| 6 | 97702 | Bend | 92 | A | 7 | $621K |
| 7 | 97703 | Bend | 92 | A | 7 | $916K |
| 8 | 97707 | Bend | 92 | A | 7 | $559K |
| 9 | 97739 | La Pine | 89 | A | 6 | $328K |
| 10 | 97760 | Terrebonne | 89 | A | 11 | $465K |
| 11 | 97734 | Culver | 66 | C | 0 | $308K |
| 12 | 97753 | Powell Butte | 66 | C | 0 | $699K |
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 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).
9 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.