Lead Paint Risk in Ralls County, Missouri
47.5%Pre-1978 Housing
2,394Pre-1978 Units
5,036Total 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
- 2,394 housing units in Ralls County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 47.5%, 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 | 785 | 1,419 | 55.3% | 245 | 210 | 69 | 34 | 227 |
| Census Tract 4702 | 705 | 1,502 | 46.9% | 280 | 167 | 84 | 50 | 124 |
| Census Tract 4703 | 904 | 2,115 | 42.7% | 253 | 203 | 112 | 95 | 241 |