Lead Paint Risk in Ozark County, Missouri
51.3%Pre-1978 Housing
2,588Pre-1978 Units
5,046Total 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
- 2,588 housing units in Ozark County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 51.3%, 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 4701.01 | 899 | 1,491 | 60.3% | 305 | 205 | 261 | 42 | 86 |
| Census Tract 4701.02 | 668 | 1,221 | 54.7% | 303 | 106 | 85 | 85 | 89 |
| Census Tract 4702 | 1,021 | 2,334 | 43.7% | 414 | 225 | 110 | 79 | 193 |