Josephine County, Oregon
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 93/100 · Grade A
ZipCheckup grade for Josephine County: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Josephine County earns an A or B, the top two of ZipCheckup's five grades, based on the average composite Home Safety Score of its scored ZIP codes. That composite can draw on drinking water records, radon zones, PFAS monitoring and air quality data, so a strong grade summarizes several sources and is not a reading from anyone's tap. Scores also vary from one ZIP code to another, and the 11 ZIP reports listed for the county show where each one stands.
How Josephine County Compares
How Josephine County Compares
Josephine County scores 8 points above the Oregon state average (85/100) and 20 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Josephine County, Oregon
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 12.4%, diabetes 14.8%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,792, largest modeled factor: Wildfire
43% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,792
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
23,749 housing units in Josephine 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 Josephine County
Modeled remediation costs in Josephine County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Josephine County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Josephine County ZIP codes
6 community water systems mapped to Josephine County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Josephine County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Josephine County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Josephine County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97527 | Grants Pass | 93 | A | 43 (1 health) | $408K |
| 2 | 97497 | Wolf Creek | — | — | $303K | |
| 3 | 97523 | Cave Junction | — | — | $301K | |
| 4 | 97528 | Grants Pass | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 97531 | Kerby | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 97532 | Merlin | — | — | 34 (1 health) | $418K |
| 7 | 97533 | Murphy | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 97534 | O Brien | — | — | $258K | |
| 9 | 97538 | Selma | — | — | $290K | |
| 10 | 97543 | Wilderville | — | — | $551K | |
| 11 | 97544 | Williams | — | — | $525K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Josephine County
The mix of guides changes from county to county.
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Josephine County, Oregon
Overview
Josephine County in Oregon covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (93/100) across 1 scored records.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.