Lead Paint Risk in Washington County, Kentucky
46.8%Pre-1978 Housing
2,445Pre-1978 Units
5,222Total 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
- 2,445 housing units in Washington County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 46.8%, 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 9302.01 | 1,071 | 1,701 | 63.0% | 198 | 435 | 99 | 116 | 223 |
| Census Tract 9303 | 547 | 1,032 | 53.0% | 119 | 82 | 44 | 10 | 292 |
| Census Tract 9301 | 407 | 1,206 | 33.7% | 107 | 107 | 60 | 81 | 52 |
| Census Tract 9302.02 | 420 | 1,283 | 32.7% | 65 | 53 | 156 | 47 | 99 |