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Hood River County, Oregon

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

In recent monitoring cycles, Hood River County's 4 ZIP codes show a split record — several have documented water safety violations.

How Hood River County Compares

Hood River County68/100
Oregon avg78/100
National avg68/100

How Hood River County Compares

C
County Grade
68/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Hood River County scores 10 points below the Oregon state average (78/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
68
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 97031 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 97041 (53/100)
$607K
Median Home Value
$775
Avg Remediation (13% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.5 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 11.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $988, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.317% avg pipe failure probability

55.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1989
Median Build Year
55.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
32%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $988

Wildfire $525/yr
Energy Code Gap $338/yr
Water / Lead $75/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

10,173 housing units in Hood River County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 25%

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 Hood River County

$607K
Median Home Value
$775
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hood River 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 Hood River County residents

Asthma 11.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.1% (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 Hood River County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT 5,973 15
2 City of Hood River, 8,577 13
3 Ice Fountain Water District 6,000 13
4 Aldridge Ditch Company Ws 88 13
5 City of the Dalles, 13,010 0

All ZIP Codes in Hood River County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Hood River County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 97031 Hood River 82 B 13 (1 health) $608K
2 97044 Odell 82 B 2
3 97040 Mosier 53 D 0 $414K
4 97041 Mount Hood Parkdale 53 D 0 $607K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Hood River County

Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.

Overview

Hood River County in Oregon covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).

2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Hood River County?
Hood River County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Hood River County?
Hood River County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hood River County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hood River County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $988 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hood River County?
The median home build year in Hood River County is 1989. 55.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hood River County compare to Oregon?
Hood River County has an average water safety score of 68/100, which is below the Oregon state average of 78/100.

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