Lead Paint Risk in Reynolds County, Missouri
61.0%Pre-1978 Housing
2,117Pre-1978 Units
3,468Total 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
- 2,117 housing units in Reynolds County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 61.0%, 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 3801 | 940 | 1,396 | 67.3% | 411 | 151 | 113 | 143 | 122 |
| Census Tract 3802 | 1,177 | 2,072 | 56.8% | 426 | 218 | 277 | 123 | 133 |