Lead Paint Risk in Nevada County, Arkansas
48.3%Pre-1978 Housing
2,086Pre-1978 Units
4,318Total Housing Units
3Census Tracts
How to Interpret This
This is an area-level screening signal based on Census housing-age data. It does not confirm lead paint in any specific home. Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and certified inspection or testing is the only way to confirm a property-level hazard.
Reporter / Resident Story Kit
- 2,086 housing units in Nevada County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 48.3%, compared with the state rate of 40.5%.
- Local questions: Which neighborhoods have the oldest housing stock? Are lead-safe renovation resources available? Do renters and families with young children know how to request testing?
Highest-Risk Census Tracts
Individual census tracts ranked by pre-1978 housing percentage. Showing the top 3 of 3 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 902 | 1,140 | 2,061 | 55.3% | 463 | 112 | 252 | 134 | 179 |
| Census Tract 903 | 494 | 927 | 53.3% | 174 | 124 | 130 | 18 | 48 |
| Census Tract 901 | 452 | 1,330 | 34.0% | 141 | 76 | 135 | 8 | 92 |