Lead Paint Risk in Richland Parish, Louisiana
51.2%Pre-1978 Housing
4,457Pre-1978 Units
8,698Total Housing Units
6Census 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
- 4,457 housing units in Richland Parish were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 51.2%, compared with the state rate of 47.2%.
- 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 6 of 6 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9701 | 847 | 1,225 | 69.1% | 315 | 224 | 230 | 78 | 0 |
| Census Tract 9705 | 1,119 | 1,882 | 59.5% | 435 | 252 | 236 | 113 | 83 |
| Census Tract 9703 | 650 | 1,264 | 51.4% | 214 | 169 | 121 | 78 | 68 |
| Census Tract 9702 | 477 | 1,020 | 46.8% | 154 | 180 | 66 | 39 | 38 |
| Census Tract 9704 | 621 | 1,397 | 44.5% | 250 | 216 | 73 | 46 | 36 |
| Census Tract 9706 | 743 | 1,910 | 38.9% | 260 | 283 | 101 | 28 | 71 |