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Umatilla County, Oregon

13 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Umatilla County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

In Umatilla County, where this site follows 13 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.

How Umatilla County Compares

Umatilla County72/100
Oregon avg85/100
National avg73/100

How Umatilla County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Umatilla County scores 13 points below the Oregon state average (85/100) and 1 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

B
County Grade
72
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 97801 (81/100)
Lowest ZIP: 97838 (60/100)
$236K
Median Home Value
$550
Avg Remediation (0.23% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Umatilla 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: 13.3 (asthma 12%, diabetes 12.5%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,279, largest modeled factor: Energy Code Gap

56% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1971
Median Build Year
56%
Pre-1980 Housing
41/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
62%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,279

Energy Code Gap $498/yr
Flood $455/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

31,275 housing units in Umatilla County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 18%

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 Umatilla County

$236K
Median Home Value
$550
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Umatilla 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 Umatilla County residents

Asthma 12% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Umatilla County ZIP codes

7 community water systems mapped to Umatilla County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Umatilla County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Umatilla County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Umatilla County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 97801 Pendleton 81 B 6 $278K
2 97882 Umatilla 81 B 6 $192K
3 97862 Milton Freewater 65 C 5 $225K
4 97838 Hermiston 60 C 19 $274K
5 97810 Adams — — $262K
6 97813 Athena — — $217K
7 97826 Echo — — 2 $410K
8 97835 Helix — — $236K
9 97859 Meacham — — $250K
10 97868 Pilot Rock — — $190K
11 97875 Stanfield — — 2 $204K
12 97880 Ukiah — — —
13 97886 Weston — — $236K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Umatilla County

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Overview

Umatilla County in Oregon covers 13 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100) across 4 scored records.

6 of 6 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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Umatilla County?
Umatilla County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (13 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Umatilla County?
We map 7 public water systems to 13 ZIP codes in our data for Umatilla County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Umatilla County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Umatilla County is energy code gap. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,279 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Umatilla County?
The median home build year in Umatilla County is 1971. 56% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Umatilla County compare to Oregon?
Umatilla County has an average Home Safety Score of 72/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Oregon state average of 85/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Umatilla County, OR: HSS 72/100; 30 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/oregon/umatilla/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-oregon-umatilla,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Umatilla County, OR: HSS 72/100; 30 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/oregon/umatilla/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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