Lead Paint Risk in Graham County, North Carolina
38.7%Pre-1978 Housing
2,029Pre-1978 Units
5,244Total 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
- 2,029 housing units in Graham County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 38.7%, compared with the state rate of 34.9%.
- 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 9201 | 794 | 1,967 | 40.4% | 517 | 152 | 45 | 47 | 33 |
| Census Tract 9202 | 568 | 1,416 | 40.1% | 301 | 167 | 19 | 57 | 24 |
| Census Tract 9203 | 667 | 1,861 | 35.8% | 147 | 156 | 179 | 167 | 18 |