Lead Paint Risk in Conejos County, Colorado
52.0%Pre-1978 Housing
2,112Pre-1978 Units
4,058Total Housing Units
2Census 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
- 2,112 housing units in Conejos County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 52.0%, compared with the state rate of 40.6%.
- 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 2 of 2 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9748 | 1,009 | 1,687 | 59.8% | 239 | 155 | 52 | 95 | 468 |
| Census Tract 9749 | 1,103 | 2,371 | 46.5% | 269 | 169 | 162 | 89 | 414 |