Wheeler County, Oregon
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Wheeler: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Within Wheeler County, all 3 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety - violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Wheeler County Compares
How Wheeler County Compares
Wheeler County scores 5 points above the Oregon state average (78/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 12.2%, diabetes 16.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,207, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.437% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
60.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,207
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
937 housing units in Wheeler 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 Wheeler County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wheeler 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 Wheeler County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Wheeler County
3 community water systems serving Wheeler County.
- B
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Wheeler County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Wheeler County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97750 | Mitchell | 83 | B | 0 | $271K |
| 2 | 97830 | Fossil | 83 | B | 0 | $189K |
| 3 | 97874 | Spray | 83 | B | 0 | $299K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wheeler County
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- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.7% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Wheeler County in Oregon covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Wheeler County as of the latest reporting period.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.