Jackson County, Oregon
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
The 16 water systems serving Jackson County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Jackson County Compares
How Jackson County Compares
Jackson County scores 8 points above the Oregon state average (78/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Jackson County, Oregon
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,416, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.34% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
55.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Jackson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $2,416
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
111,476 housing units in Jackson 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 Jackson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medford Water Commission | 106,068 | 50 |
| 2 | City of Rogue River, | 2,345 | 35 |
| 3 | Hiland Wc - Shady Cove | 1,000 | 25 |
| 4 | City of Talent, | 6,293 | 23 |
| 5 | City of Central Point, | 19,785 | 21 |
43 total water systems serve Jackson County.
All ZIP Codes in Jackson County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Jackson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97536 | Prospect | 96 | A | 0 | $293K |
| 2 | 97535 | Phoenix | 94 | A | 3 | $375K |
| 3 | 97539 | Shady Cove | 94 | A | 10 (1 health) | $296K |
| 4 | 97522 | Butte Falls | 91 | A | 6 | $229K |
| 5 | 97540 | Talent | 90 | A | 8 | $428K |
| 6 | 97520 | Ashland | 89 | A | 12 (1 health) | $569K |
| 7 | 97524 | Eagle Point | 89 | A | 12 (1 health) | $421K |
| 8 | 97530 | Jacksonville | 89 | A | 3 | $541K |
| 9 | 97537 | Rogue River | 89 | A | 13 (1 health) | $362K |
| 10 | 97501 | Medford | 86 | A | 8 (1 health) | $325K |
| 11 | 97504 | Medford | 86 | A | 8 (1 health) | $448K |
| 12 | 97502 | Central Point | 83 | B | 5 | $374K |
| 13 | 97525 | Gold Hill | 82 | B | 14 | $427K |
| 14 | 97526 | Grants Pass | 75 | B | 8 | $380K |
| 15 | 97503 | White City | 74 | B | 3 (1 health) | $300K |
| 16 | 97541 | Trail | 73 | B | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Jackson County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Jackson County, Oregon
Overview
Jackson County in Oregon covers 16 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).
14 of 16 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations 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.