Lead Paint Risk in New Roads, LA

50.4%Pre-1978 Housing
1,085Pre-1978 Units
2,153Total Housing Units
ElevatedRisk Level

How to Interpret This

This is an area-level estimate based on Census housing-age data for New Roads. 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 New Roads Compares

New Roads
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Louisiana
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National Average
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What This Means for New Roads Residents

New Roads has an elevated level of pre-1978 housing (50.4%). 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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