Lead Paint Risk in Wilkinson County, Georgia
44.4%Pre-1978 Housing
1,908Pre-1978 Units
4,298Total 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
- 1,908 housing units in Wilkinson County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 44.4%, 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 | 849 | 1,792 | 47.4% | 227 | 271 | 184 | 98 | 69 |
| Census Tract 9604 | 437 | 988 | 44.2% | 133 | 65 | 75 | 75 | 89 |
| Census Tract 9602 | 622 | 1,518 | 41.0% | 276 | 105 | 45 | 128 | 68 |