Lead Paint Risk in Ankeny, IA
19.3%Pre-1978 Housing
5,535Pre-1978 Units
28,619Total Housing Units
LowRisk Level
How to Interpret This
This is an area-level estimate based on Census housing-age data for Ankeny. It does not prove whether a specific home contains lead paint. If a home was built before 1978, certified lead inspection/testing is the reliable next step before renovation or when young children may be exposed.
How Ankeny Compares
What This Means for Ankeny Residents
Most housing in Ankeny was built after 1978 (80.7% pre-ban). Area-wide lead paint risk is lower, but any home built before 1978 could still contain lead paint.
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