Lead Paint Risk in Merrick County, Nebraska
69.1%Pre-1978 Housing
2,477Pre-1978 Units
3,584Total 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
- 2,477 housing units in Merrick County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 69.1%, 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 9666 | 748 | 1,014 | 73.8% | 181 | 138 | 56 | 67 | 306 |
| Census Tract 9668 | 1,000 | 1,445 | 69.2% | 252 | 99 | 40 | 29 | 580 |
| Census Tract 9667 | 729 | 1,125 | 64.8% | 197 | 72 | 64 | 70 | 326 |