Lead Paint Risk in Harper County, Kansas
77.2%Pre-1978 Housing
2,335Pre-1978 Units
3,026Total 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
- 2,335 housing units in Harper County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 77.2%, compared with the state rate of 56.6%.
- 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 9618 | 1,025 | 1,288 | 79.6% | 128 | 118 | 330 | 106 | 343 |
| Census Tract 9617 | 583 | 740 | 78.8% | 67 | 84 | 142 | 59 | 231 |
| Census Tract 9616 | 727 | 998 | 72.8% | 118 | 119 | 169 | 42 | 279 |