Lead Paint Risk in Blades, DE
55.0%Pre-1978 Housing
232Pre-1978 Units
422Total Housing Units
ElevatedRisk Level
How to Interpret This
This is an area-level estimate based on Census housing-age data for Blades. It does not prove whether a specific home contains lead paint. If a home was built before 1978, certified lead inspection/testing is the reliable next step before renovation or when young children may be exposed.
How Blades Compares
What This Means for Blades Residents
Blades has an elevated level of pre-1978 housing (55.0%). A significant portion of homes predate the lead paint ban. If your home was built before 1978, consider having it tested for lead paint.
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