Lead Paint Risk in Colfax County, Nebraska
68.2%Pre-1978 Housing
2,724Pre-1978 Units
3,996Total 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
- 2,724 housing units in Colfax County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 68.2%, compared with the state rate of 58.3%.
- 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 9646 | 943 | 1,133 | 83.2% | 95 | 183 | 153 | 87 | 425 |
| Census Tract 9647 | 515 | 730 | 70.5% | 137 | 49 | 46 | 22 | 261 |
| Census Tract 9648 | 1,266 | 2,133 | 59.4% | 525 | 150 | 246 | 188 | 157 |