Lead Paint Risk in Morrow County, Oregon
49.9%Pre-1978 Housing
2,401Pre-1978 Units
4,813Total 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
- 2,401 housing units in Morrow County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 49.9%, compared with the state rate of 49.7%.
- 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 9702 | 1,046 | 1,592 | 65.7% | 270 | 86 | 157 | 134 | 399 |
| Census Tract 9701.01 | 826 | 1,726 | 47.9% | 408 | 259 | 39 | 15 | 105 |
| Census Tract 9701.02 | 529 | 1,495 | 35.4% | 341 | 129 | 16 | 0 | 43 |