Lead Paint Risk in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi
43.4%Pre-1978 Housing
2,457Pre-1978 Units
5,665Total Housing Units
4Census 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
- 2,457 housing units in Jefferson Davis County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 43.4%, compared with the state rate of 42.3%.
- 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 4 of 4 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9502.02 | 774 | 1,709 | 45.3% | 349 | 344 | 65 | 10 | 6 |
| Census Tract 9501.02 | 721 | 1,620 | 44.5% | 208 | 273 | 106 | 81 | 53 |
| Census Tract 9502.01 | 651 | 1,511 | 43.1% | 293 | 196 | 18 | 55 | 89 |
| Census Tract 9501.01 | 311 | 825 | 37.7% | 186 | 28 | 65 | 0 | 32 |