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Douglas County, Oregon

27 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

For households in Douglas County, the 27 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.

How Douglas County Compares

Douglas County81/100
Oregon avg78/100
National avg68/100

How Douglas County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
27
ZIP Codes
31
Water Systems

Douglas County scores 3 points above the Oregon state average (78/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
27
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 97447 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 97473 (65/100)
$291K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Avg Remediation (52% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Douglas County, Oregon

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 12.8%, diabetes 14.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,419, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.382% avg pipe failure probability, 37% of ZIPs at high risk

64.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Douglas County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2023
11 (11 health)
2024
13 (13 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 13 violations. Past 5 years: 29 total (29 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

Asthma 12.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
64.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
37%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,419

Energy Code Gap $510/yr
Flood $378/yr
Wildfire $333/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

50,489 housing units in Douglas County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 18%

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 Douglas County

$291K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Douglas 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 Douglas County residents

Asthma 12.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.5% (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 Douglas County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Milo Academy 124 49
2 Umpqua Basin Water Assoc 9,499 44
3 CANYONVILLE, CITY OF 1,662 40
4 Green Area Water & Sanitary Authority 7,000 25
5 City of Riddle, 1,224 25

31 total water systems serve Douglas County.

All ZIP Codes in Douglas County

27 ZIP codes tracked in Douglas County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 97447 Idleyld Park 99 A 0 $377K
2 97442 Glendale 98 A 2 $291K
3 97443 Glide 94 A 2 $332K
4 97462 Oakland 94 A 24 (1 health) $378K
5 97481 Tenmile 94 A 9 (1 health) $203K
6 97499 Yoncalla 94 A 12 (1 health) $288K
7 97436 Elkton 93 A 4 $331K
8 97429 Days Creek 91 A 49 (4 health) $312K
9 97417 Canyonville 88 A 11 $218K
10 97457 Myrtle Creek 88 A 4 $242K
11 97467 Reedsport 88 A 15 (4 health) $224K
12 97496 Winston 85 A 1 $237K
13 97479 Sutherlin 82 B 10 $282K
14 97470 Roseburg 81 B 10 (1 health) $247K
15 97471 Roseburg 81 B 10 (1 health) $326K
16 97410 Azalea 73 B 0 $535K
17 97432 Dillard 73 B 0
18 97441 Gardiner 73 B 0
19 97486 Umpqua 73 B 0
20 97495 Winchester 73 B 0 $440K
21 97497 Wolf Creek 73 B 0 $303K
22 97435 Drain 71 B 14 (2 health) $271K
23 97416 Camas Valley 66 C 0 $264K
24 97484 Tiller 66 C 0 $303K
25 97494 Wilbur 66 C 0
26 97469 Riddle 65 C 25 $238K
27 97473 Scottsburg 65 C 0 $372K

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Overview

Douglas County in Oregon covers 27 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

16 of 27 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 15 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Douglas County?
Douglas County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 27 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Douglas County?
Douglas County is served by 31 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 27 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Douglas County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Douglas County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,419 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Douglas County?
The median home build year in Douglas County is 1975. 64.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Douglas County compare to Oregon?
Douglas County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is above the Oregon state average of 78/100.

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