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Tillamook County, Oregon

14 ZIP codes · Avg score 85/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Tillamook County, all 14 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.

How Tillamook County Compares

Tillamook County85/100
Oregon avg78/100
National avg68/100

How Tillamook County Compares

A
County Grade
85/100
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
24
Water Systems

Tillamook County scores 7 points above the Oregon state average (78/100) and 17 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
85
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 97143 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 97108 (66/100)
$428K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (28% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Tillamook County, Oregon

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 13.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,846, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.355% avg pipe failure probability, 29% of ZIPs at high risk

54.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Tillamook County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
4 (4 health)
2024
9 (9 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
54.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
36%
Pipe Failure Probability
29%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,846

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $829/yr
Energy Code Gap $386/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

18,909 housing units in Tillamook County

Pre-1940 13%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 24%

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 Tillamook County

$428K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Tillamook 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 Tillamook County residents

Asthma 11.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Tillamook County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Pacific City Joint Water - San Authority 1,000 46
2 City of Rockaway Beach, 1,400 31
3 Garibaldi Water System 837 31
4 Netarts Water District 1,800 30
5 Neskowin Reg Water District 1,735 25

24 total water systems serve Tillamook County.

All ZIP Codes in Tillamook County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Tillamook County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 97143 Netarts 98 A 10 (1 health)
2 97134 Oceanside 95 A 8 (3 health) $489K
3 97130 Manzanita 94 A 3 $705K
4 97107 Bay City 91 A 6 $342K
5 97122 Hebo 91 A 9 (1 health) $323K
6 97112 Cloverdale 85 A 21 (1 health) $429K
7 97118 Garibaldi 85 A 10 $308K
8 97136 Rockaway Beach 85 A 1 $354K
9 97149 Neskowin 83 B 4 $656K
10 97147 Wheeler 81 B 11 $412K
11 97141 Tillamook 79 B 12 (1 health) $376K
12 97131 Nehalem 77 B 14 $428K
13 97135 Pacific City 76 B 12 $500K
14 97108 Beaver 66 C 0 $467K

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Overview

Tillamook County in Oregon covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (85/100).

13 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Tillamook County?
Tillamook County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 14 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Tillamook County?
Tillamook County is served by 24 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Tillamook County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Tillamook County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,846 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Tillamook County?
The median home build year in Tillamook County is 1977. 54.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Tillamook County compare to Oregon?
Tillamook County has an average water safety score of 85/100, which is above the Oregon state average of 78/100.

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