Lead Paint Risk in Jefferson County, Nebraska
82.8%Pre-1978 Housing
3,033Pre-1978 Units
3,664Total 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
- 3,033 housing units in Jefferson County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 82.8%, 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 9638 | 748 | 757 | 98.8% | 115 | 9 | 16 | 66 | 542 |
| Census Tract 9637 | 1,179 | 1,392 | 84.7% | 185 | 155 | 205 | 124 | 510 |
| Census Tract 9636 | 1,106 | 1,515 | 73.0% | 244 | 165 | 88 | 128 | 481 |