Lead Paint Risk in Hamilton County, Illinois
60.8%Pre-1978 Housing
2,317Pre-1978 Units
3,809Total 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
- 2,317 housing units in Hamilton County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 60.8%, 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 9731 | 1,083 | 1,490 | 72.7% | 152 | 136 | 287 | 253 | 255 |
| Census Tract 9732 | 588 | 1,075 | 54.7% | 162 | 59 | 173 | 90 | 104 |
| Census Tract 9733 | 646 | 1,244 | 51.9% | 122 | 126 | 78 | 113 | 207 |