Klamath County, Oregon
18 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Klamath County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Although conditions vary by area, Klamath County's 18 ZIP codes collectively show below-average water safety - health-based violations are documented throughout the county, and the overall grade reflects a pattern rather than isolated incidents.
How Klamath County Compares
How Klamath County Compares
Klamath County scores 35 points below the Oregon state average (85/100) and 23 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Klamath County, Oregon
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 12.5%, diabetes 14.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,045, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
64.8% 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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,045
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
31,820 housing units in Klamath 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 Klamath County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Klamath 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 Klamath County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Klamath County
3 community water systems serving Klamath County.
- D
- D
- D
Systems with the most violations in Klamath County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- D
- D
- D
All ZIP Codes in Klamath County
18 ZIP codes tracked in Klamath County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97601 | Klamath Falls | 50 | D | 200 | $267K |
| 2 | 97603 | Klamath Falls | 50 | D | 203 | $251K |
| 3 | 97602 | Klamath Falls | — | — | — | |
| 4 | 97604 | Crater Lake | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 97621 | Beatty | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 97622 | Bly | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 97623 | Bonanza | — | — | $281K | |
| 8 | 97624 | Chiloquin | — | — | $242K | |
| 9 | 97625 | Dairy | — | — | $408K | |
| 10 | 97626 | Fort Klamath | — | — | $210K | |
| 11 | 97627 | Keno | — | — | $329K | |
| 12 | 97632 | Malin | — | — | $294K | |
| 13 | 97633 | Merrill | — | — | $211K | |
| 14 | 97634 | Midland | — | — | $260K | |
| 15 | 97639 | Sprague River | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 97731 | Chemult | — | — | $313K | |
| 17 | 97733 | Crescent | — | — | $223K | |
| 18 | 97737 | Gilchrist | — | — | $269K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Klamath County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Klamath County, Oregon
Overview
Klamath County in Oregon covers 18 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (50/100) across 2 scored records.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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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.
What You Can Do
Klamath County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
64.8% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.