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Wasco County, Oregon

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Wasco County: B.

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

In recent assessments, Wasco County's 7 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

How Wasco County Compares

Wasco County77/100
Oregon avg85/100
National avg73/100

How Wasco County Compares

B
County Grade
77/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Wasco County scores 8 points below the Oregon state average (85/100) and 4 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
77
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 97058 (77/100)
Lowest ZIP: 97058 (77/100)
$333K
Median Home Value
$1,043
Avg Remediation (31% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Wasco 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 12.1%, diabetes 13.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,123, driven primarily by wildfire

67.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1971
Median Build Year
67.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
44/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
57%
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: $2,123

Wildfire $1,200/yr
Energy Code Gap $501/yr
Flood $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

11,828 housing units in Wasco County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 18%
2000+ 16%

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 Wasco County

$333K
Median Home Value
$1,043
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Wasco County

2 community water systems serving Wasco County.

Systems with the most violations in Wasco County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Wasco County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Wasco County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 97058 The Dalles 77 B 16 (1 health) $333K
2 97001 Antelope
3 97021 Dufur $393K
4 97037 Maupin $291K
5 97040 Mosier 15 $414K
6 97057 Shaniko
7 97063 Tygh Valley $274K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Wasco County

Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.

Overview

Wasco County in Oregon covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100) across 1 scored records.

2 of 2 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Wasco County?
Wasco County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Wasco County?
Wasco County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Wasco County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Wasco County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,123 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Wasco County?
The median home build year in Wasco County is 1971. 67.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Wasco County compare to Oregon?
Wasco County has an average Home Safety Score of 77/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Oregon state average of 85/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Wasco County, OR: HSS 77/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/oregon/wasco/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-oregon-wasco,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Wasco County, OR: HSS 77/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/oregon/wasco/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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