Lead Paint Risk in Perry County, Missouri
51.1%Pre-1978 Housing
4,347Pre-1978 Units
8,507Total Housing Units
5Census 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
- 4,347 housing units in Perry County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 51.1%, 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 5 of 5 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 4704 | 1,034 | 1,647 | 62.8% | 277 | 343 | 135 | 91 | 188 |
| Census Tract 4705 | 970 | 1,773 | 54.7% | 269 | 105 | 124 | 113 | 359 |
| Census Tract 4703 | 886 | 1,646 | 53.8% | 170 | 206 | 208 | 188 | 114 |
| Census Tract 4701 | 543 | 1,067 | 50.9% | 144 | 137 | 56 | 27 | 179 |
| Census Tract 4702 | 914 | 2,374 | 38.5% | 459 | 215 | 114 | 55 | 71 |