Lead Paint Risk in Davis County, Iowa
65.7%Pre-1978 Housing
2,365Pre-1978 Units
3,602Total Housing Units
2Census 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
- 2,365 housing units in Davis County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 65.7%, compared with the state rate of 62.4%.
- 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 2 of 2 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 801 | 1,270 | 1,785 | 71.1% | 372 | 113 | 130 | 106 | 549 |
| Census Tract 802 | 1,095 | 1,817 | 60.3% | 397 | 61 | 220 | 35 | 382 |