Lead Paint Risk in Douglas County, Missouri
43.2%Pre-1978 Housing
2,332Pre-1978 Units
5,397Total 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
- 2,332 housing units in Douglas County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 43.2%, 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 9505 | 914 | 1,643 | 55.6% | 339 | 157 | 107 | 162 | 149 |
| Census Tract 9502 | 957 | 2,328 | 41.1% | 304 | 130 | 290 | 116 | 117 |
| Census Tract 9501 | 461 | 1,426 | 32.3% | 150 | 85 | 77 | 41 | 108 |