Lead Paint Risk in Oregon County, Missouri
51.2%Pre-1978 Housing
2,220Pre-1978 Units
4,332Total 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
- 2,220 housing units in Oregon County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 51.2%, 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 4802 | 1,078 | 1,776 | 60.7% | 341 | 167 | 165 | 162 | 243 |
| Census Tract 4803 | 456 | 1,018 | 44.8% | 107 | 44 | 156 | 37 | 112 |
| Census Tract 4801 | 686 | 1,538 | 44.6% | 306 | 147 | 111 | 11 | 111 |