Lead Paint Risk in Warren County, Indiana
60.3%Pre-1978 Housing
2,222Pre-1978 Units
3,687Total 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
- 2,222 housing units in Warren County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 60.3%, 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 9511 | 1,158 | 1,737 | 66.7% | 249 | 215 | 134 | 105 | 455 |
| Census Tract 9510.02 | 486 | 806 | 60.3% | 74 | 126 | 79 | 32 | 175 |
| Census Tract 9510.01 | 578 | 1,144 | 50.5% | 107 | 76 | 65 | 96 | 234 |