Lead Paint Risk in Grimes, IA

15.0%Pre-1978 Housing
929Pre-1978 Units
6,209Total Housing Units
LowRisk Level

How to Interpret This

This is an area-level estimate based on Census housing-age data for Grimes. 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 Grimes Compares

Grimes
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Iowa
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National Average
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What This Means for Grimes Residents

Most housing in Grimes was built after 1978 (85.0% pre-ban). Area-wide lead paint risk is lower, but any home built before 1978 could still contain lead paint.

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