Lead Paint Risk in Putnam County, Missouri
56.4%Pre-1978 Housing
1,605Pre-1978 Units
2,845Total Housing Units
2Census 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
- 1,605 housing units in Putnam County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 56.4%, 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 2 of 2 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9602 | 798 | 1,065 | 74.9% | 172 | 167 | 180 | 25 | 254 |
| Census Tract 9601 | 807 | 1,780 | 45.3% | 359 | 135 | 90 | 78 | 145 |