Lead Paint Risk in Pocahontas County, Iowa
86.1%Pre-1978 Housing
3,149Pre-1978 Units
3,658Total Housing Units
3Census 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
- 3,149 housing units in Pocahontas County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 86.1%, 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 3 of 3 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 7801 | 905 | 1,001 | 90.4% | 149 | 95 | 145 | 84 | 432 |
| Census Tract 7803 | 899 | 1,055 | 85.2% | 115 | 41 | 172 | 80 | 491 |
| Census Tract 7802 | 1,345 | 1,602 | 84.0% | 369 | 122 | 151 | 174 | 529 |