Lead Paint Risk in Martin County, Indiana
50.6%Pre-1978 Housing
2,319Pre-1978 Units
4,583Total 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
- 2,319 housing units in Martin County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 50.6%, compared with the state rate of 55.8%.
- 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 9502 | 1,056 | 1,704 | 62.0% | 329 | 226 | 287 | 45 | 169 |
| Census Tract 9501 | 521 | 1,081 | 48.2% | 187 | 76 | 73 | 83 | 102 |
| Census Tract 9503 | 742 | 1,798 | 41.3% | 177 | 122 | 134 | 68 | 241 |