Lead Paint Risk in Richardson County, Nebraska
86.0%Pre-1978 Housing
3,514Pre-1978 Units
4,084Total 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
- 3,514 housing units in Richardson County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 86.0%, 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 9686 | 1,890 | 2,144 | 88.2% | 350 | 217 | 274 | 208 | 841 |
| Census Tract 9685 | 898 | 1,020 | 88.0% | 75 | 75 | 94 | 54 | 600 |
| Census Tract 9645 | 726 | 920 | 78.9% | 130 | 75 | 44 | 32 | 445 |