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Umatilla County, Oregon

13 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Umatilla County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

In recent assessments, Umatilla County's 13 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

How Umatilla County Compares

Umatilla County74/100
Oregon avg85/100
National avg73/100

How Umatilla County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Umatilla County scores 11 points below the Oregon state average (85/100) and 1 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:

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 97801 (81/100)
Lowest ZIP: 97838 (60/100)
$236K
Median Home Value
$1,762
Avg Remediation (75% 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%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,506, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

66.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

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
66.8%
Pre-1978 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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,506

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
$1,762
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Umatilla 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 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 serving Umatilla County

7 community water systems serving Umatilla County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Umatilla County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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 97838 Hermiston 60 C 19 $274K
4 97810 Adams $262K
5 97813 Athena $217K
6 97826 Echo 2 $410K
7 97835 Helix $236K
8 97859 Meacham $250K
9 97862 Milton Freewater 5 $225K
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 (74/100) across 3 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 a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 13 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Umatilla County?
Umatilla County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 13 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Umatilla County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Umatilla County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,506 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Umatilla County?
The median home build year in Umatilla County is 1971. 66.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Umatilla County compare to Oregon?
Umatilla County has an average Home Safety Score of 74/100 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 74/100; 30 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/oregon/umatilla/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-oregon-umatilla,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Umatilla County, OR: HSS 74/100; 30 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/oregon/umatilla/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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