Lead Paint Risk in Atchison County, Missouri
82.4%Pre-1978 Housing
2,245Pre-1978 Units
2,726Total Housing Units
2Census 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
- 2,245 housing units in Atchison County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 82.4%, compared with the state rate of 53.3%.
- 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 2 of 2 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9501 | 1,334 | 1,550 | 86.1% | 199 | 202 | 190 | 71 | 672 |
| Census Tract 9502 | 911 | 1,176 | 77.5% | 158 | 225 | 150 | 100 | 278 |