Lead Paint Risk in Latimer County, Oklahoma
43.4%Pre-1978 Housing
2,032Pre-1978 Units
4,682Total 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
- 2,032 housing units in Latimer County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 43.4%, 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 872 | 1,231 | 2,387 | 51.6% | 390 | 282 | 186 | 225 | 148 |
| Census Tract 871 | 384 | 1,014 | 37.9% | 150 | 90 | 23 | 31 | 90 |
| Census Tract 873 | 417 | 1,281 | 32.6% | 233 | 53 | 65 | 37 | 29 |