Lead Paint Risk in Adams County, Idaho
44.3%Pre-1978 Housing
1,182Pre-1978 Units
2,666Total 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
- 1,182 housing units in Adams County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 44.3%, compared with the state rate of 39.9%.
- 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 9502 | 839 | 1,479 | 56.7% | 258 | 151 | 87 | 186 | 157 |
| Census Tract 9501 | 343 | 1,187 | 28.9% | 169 | 79 | 36 | 34 | 25 |