Lead Paint Risk in Osceola County, Iowa
79.3%Pre-1978 Housing
2,273Pre-1978 Units
2,867Total 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
- 2,273 housing units in Osceola County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 79.3%, 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 4602 | 1,108 | 1,380 | 80.3% | 91 | 93 | 204 | 136 | 584 |
| Census Tract 4601 | 1,165 | 1,487 | 78.3% | 196 | 193 | 217 | 52 | 507 |