Lead Paint Risk in Atkinson County, Georgia
33.4%Pre-1978 Housing
1,173Pre-1978 Units
3,509Total 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
- 1,173 housing units in Atkinson County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 33.4%, compared with the state rate of 32.3%.
- 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 9603 | 217 | 585 | 37.1% | 91 | 59 | 13 | 41 | 13 |
| Census Tract 9601 | 332 | 986 | 33.7% | 99 | 37 | 101 | 37 | 58 |
| Census Tract 9602 | 624 | 1,938 | 32.2% | 180 | 91 | 107 | 82 | 164 |