Lead Paint Risk in Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

45.8%Pre-1978 Housing
67,681Pre-1978 Units
147,720Total Housing Units
ElevatedRisk Level

How to Interpret This

This is an area-level estimate based on Census housing-age data for Lexington-Fayette urban county. 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 Lexington-Fayette urban county Compares

Lexington-Fayette urban county
45.8%!<(MISSING)/span>
Kentucky
47.8%!<(MISSING)/span>
National Average
50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Lexington-Fayette urban county Residents

Lexington-Fayette urban county has an elevated level of pre-1978 housing (45.8%). A significant portion of homes predate the lead paint ban. If your home was built before 1978, consider having it tested for lead paint.

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