Lead Paint Risk in Jefferson County, Oklahoma
74.9%Pre-1978 Housing
2,055Pre-1978 Units
2,742Total 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
- 2,055 housing units in Jefferson County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 74.9%, compared with the state rate of 50.3%.
- 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 3717 | 616 | 799 | 77.1% | 190 | 104 | 73 | 81 | 168 |
| Census Tract 3718 | 944 | 1,224 | 77.1% | 408 | 144 | 152 | 104 | 136 |
| Census Tract 3716 | 495 | 719 | 68.8% | 148 | 98 | 109 | 51 | 89 |