Lead Paint Risk in Cumberland County, Illinois
65.9%Pre-1978 Housing
3,110Pre-1978 Units
4,720Total 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
- 3,110 housing units in Cumberland County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 65.9%, compared with the state rate of 64.1%.
- 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 9726 | 1,299 | 1,861 | 69.8% | 367 | 284 | 265 | 89 | 294 |
| Census Tract 9724 | 916 | 1,403 | 65.3% | 179 | 186 | 117 | 158 | 276 |
| Census Tract 9725 | 895 | 1,456 | 61.5% | 122 | 147 | 126 | 123 | 377 |