Lead Paint Risk in Noble County, Ohio
50.7%Pre-1978 Housing
2,939Pre-1978 Units
5,797Total Housing Units
4Census 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
- 2,939 housing units in Noble County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 50.7%, compared with the state rate of 64.0%.
- 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 4 of 4 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9684.02 | 283 | 330 | 85.8% | 149 | 96 | 5 | 0 | 33 |
| Census Tract 9684.01 | 1,354 | 1,986 | 68.2% | 338 | 253 | 183 | 86 | 494 |
| Census Tract 9685 | 600 | 1,445 | 41.5% | 131 | 63 | 110 | 123 | 173 |
| Census Tract 9683 | 702 | 2,036 | 34.5% | 166 | 166 | 39 | 24 | 307 |