Lead Paint Risk in Martin County, Kentucky
40.2%Pre-1978 Housing
1,949Pre-1978 Units
4,847Total Housing Units
4Census 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
- 1,949 housing units in Martin County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 40.2%, compared with the state rate of 47.8%.
- 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 4 of 4 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9503 | 215 | 492 | 43.7% | 117 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 17 |
| Census Tract 9502.02 | 785 | 1,837 | 42.7% | 693 | 19 | 53 | 17 | 3 |
| Census Tract 9502.01 | 349 | 906 | 38.5% | 141 | 63 | 145 | 0 | 0 |
| Census Tract 9501 | 600 | 1,612 | 37.2% | 310 | 71 | 155 | 0 | 64 |