Lead Paint Risk in Vinton County, Ohio
47.6%Pre-1978 Housing
2,824Pre-1978 Units
5,937Total 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
- 2,824 housing units in Vinton County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 47.6%, 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 3 of 3 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9531 | 1,345 | 2,367 | 56.8% | 352 | 320 | 214 | 89 | 370 |
| Census Tract 9532 | 575 | 1,329 | 43.3% | 240 | 46 | 71 | 17 | 201 |
| Census Tract 9530 | 904 | 2,241 | 40.3% | 256 | 29 | 37 | 63 | 519 |