Lane County, Oregon
37 ZIP codes · Avg score 96/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Lane County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Spanning 37 ZIP codes, Lane County posts strong drinking water compliance - most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Lane County Compares
How Lane County Compares
Lane County scores 11 points above the Oregon state average (85/100) and 23 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 Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lane County, Oregon
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.9 (asthma 12.2%, diabetes 10.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,854, driven primarily by flood
64.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Lane County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 23 total (23 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
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
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: $1,854
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
166,781 housing units in Lane 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 Lane County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lane 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 Lane County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Lane County
8 community water systems serving Lane County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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14 total water systems serve Lane County.
Systems with the most violations in Lane County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Lane County
37 ZIP codes tracked in Lane County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97401 | Eugene | 100 | A | 0 | $472K |
| 2 | 97403 | Eugene | 100 | A | 0 | $551K |
| 3 | 97404 | Eugene | 100 | A | 0 | $398K |
| 4 | 97405 | Eugene | 100 | A | 29 | $494K |
| 5 | 97439 | Florence | 100 | A | 1 | $365K |
| 6 | 97402 | Eugene | 99 | A | 3 | $330K |
| 7 | 97487 | Veneta | 99 | A | 3 | $334K |
| 8 | 97426 | Creswell | 98 | A | 36 | $435K |
| 9 | 97424 | Cottage Grove | 97 | A | 38 | $350K |
| 10 | 97408 | Eugene | 96 | A | 11 (1 health) | $535K |
| 11 | 97478 | Springfield | 83 | B | 0 | $361K |
| 12 | 97477 | Springfield | 81 | B | 5 (1 health) | $346K |
| 13 | 97409 | Alvadore | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 97412 | Blachly | — | — | $286K | |
| 15 | 97413 | Blue River | — | — | $388K | |
| 16 | 97419 | Cheshire | — | — | $528K | |
| 17 | 97430 | Deadwood | — | — | $356K | |
| 18 | 97431 | Dexter | — | — | $327K | |
| 19 | 97434 | Dorena | — | — | 7 | $286K |
| 20 | 97437 | Elmira | — | — | $447K | |
| 21 | 97438 | Fall Creek | — | — | $450K | |
| 22 | 97440 | Eugene | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 97448 | Junction City | — | — | 2 | $411K |
| 24 | 97451 | Lorane | — | — | $360K | |
| 25 | 97452 | Lowell | — | — | $346K | |
| 26 | 97453 | Mapleton | — | — | $337K | |
| 27 | 97454 | Marcola | — | — | $422K | |
| 28 | 97455 | Pleasant Hill | — | — | $621K | |
| 29 | 97461 | Noti | — | — | $449K | |
| 30 | 97463 | Oakridge | — | — | $241K | |
| 31 | 97475 | Springfield | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 97480 | Swisshome | — | — | 1 | $278K |
| 33 | 97488 | Vida | — | — | $411K | |
| 34 | 97489 | Walterville | — | — | $430K | |
| 35 | 97490 | Walton | — | — | $385K | |
| 36 | 97492 | Westfir | — | — | $222K | |
| 37 | 97493 | Westlake | — | — | $464K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lane County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lane County, Oregon
Overview
Lane County in Oregon covers 37 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (96/100) across 12 scored records.
11 of 15 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.