Lead Paint Risk in Pope County, Illinois

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

• 816 housing units in Pope County were built before 1978.
• The county's pre-1978 housing share is 35.9%, 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?