Lead Paint Risk in Perry County, Illinois
61.7%Pre-1978 Housing
5,656Pre-1978 Units
9,166Total Housing Units
6Census 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
- 5,656 housing units in Perry County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 61.7%, 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 6 of 6 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 306 | 1,330 | 1,798 | 74.0% | 187 | 191 | 269 | 194 | 489 |
| Census Tract 302 | 1,938 | 2,856 | 67.9% | 592 | 143 | 196 | 255 | 752 |
| Census Tract 303 | 515 | 830 | 62.0% | 167 | 97 | 43 | 46 | 162 |
| Census Tract 304 | 715 | 1,270 | 56.3% | 146 | 63 | 93 | 261 | 152 |
| Census Tract 305 | 614 | 1,097 | 56.0% | 226 | 164 | 94 | 25 | 105 |
| Census Tract 301 | 544 | 1,315 | 41.4% | 178 | 65 | 77 | 62 | 162 |