Lead Paint Risk in Caldwell County, Missouri
63.3%Pre-1978 Housing
2,702Pre-1978 Units
4,269Total Housing Units
3Census 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
- 2,702 housing units in Caldwell County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 63.3%, 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 3 of 3 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9501 | 1,018 | 1,378 | 73.9% | 262 | 143 | 193 | 99 | 321 |
| Census Tract 9502.02 | 909 | 1,401 | 64.9% | 348 | 136 | 52 | 44 | 329 |
| Census Tract 9502.01 | 775 | 1,490 | 52.0% | 194 | 129 | 40 | 45 | 367 |