Lead Paint Risk in Dames Quarter, MD

47.3%Pre-1978 Housing

53Pre-1978 Units

112Total Housing Units

ElevatedRisk Level

How to Interpret This

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

Dames Quarter

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Maryland

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National Average

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What This Means for Dames Quarter Residents

Dames Quarter has an elevated level of pre-1978 housing (47.3%). 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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