Lead Paint Risk in Carroll County, Missouri
75.3%Pre-1978 Housing
3,299Pre-1978 Units
4,380Total 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
- 3,299 housing units in Carroll County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 75.3%, 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 9603 | 1,441 | 1,787 | 80.6% | 414 | 306 | 210 | 222 | 289 |
| Census Tract 9602 | 957 | 1,324 | 72.3% | 146 | 178 | 182 | 164 | 287 |
| Census Tract 9601 | 901 | 1,269 | 71.0% | 217 | 110 | 171 | 130 | 273 |