Lead Paint Risk in Chariton County, Missouri
71.6%Pre-1978 Housing
2,717Pre-1978 Units
3,797Total 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
- 2,717 housing units in Chariton County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 71.6%, 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 4703 | 1,069 | 1,367 | 78.2% | 324 | 240 | 171 | 41 | 293 |
| Census Tract 4702 | 945 | 1,251 | 75.5% | 213 | 167 | 128 | 83 | 354 |
| Census Tract 4701 | 703 | 1,179 | 59.6% | 223 | 131 | 66 | 65 | 218 |