Lead Paint Risk in Palo, IA

20.0%Pre-1978 Housing
82Pre-1978 Units
409Total Housing Units
ModerateRisk Level

How to Interpret This

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

Palo
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Iowa
62.4%!<(MISSING)/span>
National Average
50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Palo Residents

Palo has a moderate mix of housing ages (20.0% pre-1978). While area-wide risk is moderate, individual older homes may still contain lead paint. Check your home's build year.

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