Lead Paint Risk in McLean County, North Dakota
61.1%Pre-1978 Housing
3,538Pre-1978 Units
5,794Total 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
- 3,538 housing units in McLean County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 61.1%, compared with the state rate of 48.8%.
- 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 9608 | 1,599 | 2,341 | 68.3% | 560 | 193 | 205 | 260 | 381 |
| Census Tract 9610.01 | 1,765 | 2,980 | 59.2% | 612 | 374 | 273 | 169 | 337 |
| Census Tract 9401 | 174 | 473 | 36.8% | 100 | 31 | 14 | 8 | 21 |