Lead Paint Risk in Richland County, North Dakota
64.8%Pre-1978 Housing
4,893Pre-1978 Units
7,552Total Housing Units
6Census 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
- 4,893 housing units in Richland County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 64.8%, 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 6 of 6 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9714 | 1,073 | 1,466 | 73.2% | 212 | 140 | 83 | 93 | 545 |
| Census Tract 9711 | 411 | 574 | 71.6% | 80 | 61 | 49 | 40 | 181 |
| Census Tract 9710 | 1,517 | 2,131 | 71.2% | 438 | 310 | 193 | 182 | 394 |
| Census Tract 9707 | 556 | 882 | 63.0% | 131 | 68 | 96 | 39 | 222 |
| Census Tract 9708 | 563 | 940 | 59.9% | 105 | 125 | 73 | 69 | 191 |
| Census Tract 9709 | 773 | 1,559 | 49.6% | 404 | 231 | 103 | 22 | 13 |