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
How Hood River County Compares
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
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
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: $988
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.