Lead Paint Risk in Missaukee County, Michigan
50.8%Pre-1978 Housing
4,405Pre-1978 Units
8,676Total Housing Units
5Census 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
- 4,405 housing units in Missaukee County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 50.8%, compared with the state rate of 62.5%.
- 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 5 of 5 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9602 | 1,465 | 2,511 | 58.3% | 639 | 343 | 143 | 65 | 275 |
| Census Tract 9604 | 935 | 1,674 | 55.9% | 316 | 177 | 109 | 82 | 251 |
| Census Tract 9601.02 | 550 | 1,178 | 46.7% | 257 | 91 | 55 | 51 | 96 |
| Census Tract 9601.01 | 524 | 1,173 | 44.7% | 225 | 74 | 126 | 27 | 72 |
| Census Tract 9603 | 931 | 2,140 | 43.5% | 364 | 124 | 62 | 84 | 297 |