Lead Paint Risk in Huerfano County, Colorado
55.1%Pre-1978 Housing
2,617Pre-1978 Units
4,750Total 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
- 2,617 housing units in Huerfano County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 55.1%, 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 3 of 3 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9606 | 1,160 | 1,546 | 75.0% | 129 | 171 | 57 | 88 | 715 |
| Census Tract 9609.02 | 888 | 1,853 | 47.9% | 332 | 121 | 38 | 96 | 301 |
| Census Tract 9609.01 | 569 | 1,351 | 42.1% | 217 | 71 | 33 | 68 | 180 |