Harney County, Oregon
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Harney County, safety data across 7 ZIP codes suggests a fair but uneven system — violations are present and worth checking at the ZIP level.
How Harney County Compares
How Harney County Compares
Harney County scores 17 points below the Oregon state average (78/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Harney County, Oregon
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 12.5%, diabetes 14.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,270, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.357% avg pipe failure probability, 29% of ZIPs at high risk
67.6% 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: $1,270
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,441 housing units in Harney 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 Harney County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Harney 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 Harney County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Harney County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burns Water Department | 2,730 | 13 |
| 2 | Hines Water Department | 1,563 | 13 |
| 3 | Gh2o Inc. | 120 | 10 |
| 4 | Highland Ranch Estates | 60 | 10 |
All ZIP Codes in Harney County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Harney County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97738 | Hines | 82 | B | 3 | $200K |
| 2 | 97720 | Burns | 72 | B | 10 | $171K |
| 3 | 97721 | Princeton | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 97722 | Diamond | 53 | D | 0 | $263K |
| 5 | 97732 | Crane | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 97736 | Frenchglen | 53 | D | 0 | $1083K |
| 7 | 97917 | Riverside | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Harney County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.6% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Harney County, Oregon
Overview
Harney County in Oregon covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
2 of 7 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.