Lead Paint Risk in Pickens, MS

51.4%Pre-1978 Housing
259Pre-1978 Units
504Total Housing Units
ElevatedRisk Level

How to Interpret This

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

Pickens
51.4%!<(MISSING)/span>
Mississippi
42.3%!<(MISSING)/span>
National Average
50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Pickens Residents

Pickens has an elevated level of pre-1978 housing (51.4%). 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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