Lead Paint Risk in Washington County, Idaho
59.0%Pre-1978 Housing
2,707Pre-1978 Units
4,586Total 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
- 2,707 housing units in Washington County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 59.0%, 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 3 of 3 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9703 | 1,249 | 2,082 | 60.0% | 408 | 119 | 72 | 216 | 434 |
| Census Tract 9702 | 929 | 1,563 | 59.4% | 179 | 160 | 142 | 69 | 379 |
| Census Tract 9701 | 529 | 941 | 56.2% | 165 | 86 | 55 | 58 | 165 |