Lead Paint Risk in Richland County, Montana
48.5%Pre-1978 Housing
2,711Pre-1978 Units
5,590Total 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
- 2,711 housing units in Richland County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 48.5%, compared with the state rate of 49.8%.
- 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 704 | 963 | 1,534 | 62.8% | 253 | 161 | 188 | 81 | 280 |
| Census Tract 701 | 438 | 797 | 55.0% | 95 | 93 | 82 | 62 | 106 |
| Census Tract 702 | 384 | 839 | 45.8% | 114 | 53 | 64 | 28 | 125 |
| Census Tract 703.01 | 633 | 1,642 | 38.6% | 297 | 74 | 180 | 34 | 48 |
| Census Tract 703.02 | 293 | 778 | 37.7% | 156 | 31 | 56 | 15 | 35 |