Lead Paint Risk in Randolph County, Missouri
60.9%Pre-1978 Housing
6,586Pre-1978 Units
10,811Total Housing Units
6Census 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
- 6,586 housing units in Randolph County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 60.9%, 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 6 of 6 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 4903 | 1,613 | 2,222 | 72.6% | 332 | 287 | 123 | 70 | 801 |
| Census Tract 4904 | 1,066 | 1,531 | 69.6% | 346 | 213 | 140 | 28 | 339 |
| Census Tract 4905 | 1,321 | 2,109 | 62.6% | 287 | 241 | 97 | 91 | 605 |
| Census Tract 4902 | 875 | 1,399 | 62.5% | 227 | 94 | 135 | 42 | 377 |
| Census Tract 4906 | 911 | 1,725 | 52.8% | 366 | 206 | 72 | 22 | 245 |
| Census Tract 4901 | 800 | 1,825 | 43.8% | 423 | 130 | 64 | 49 | 134 |