Wasco County, Oregon
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Wasco County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
High on the scale: Wasco County (7 ZIP codes).
How Wasco County Compares
How Wasco County Compares
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
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 13.3%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,873, largest modeled factor: Wildfire
65% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,873
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
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
Modeled remediation costs in Wasco 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 Wasco County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Wasco County ZIP codes
2 community water systems mapped to Wasco County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Wasco County
2 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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- B
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
The mix of guides changes from county to county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65% of homes built before 1980
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wasco County, Oregon
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
- 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.