Lead Paint Risk in Las Marías Municipio, Puerto Rico
48.7%Pre-1978 Housing
1,946Pre-1978 Units
3,992Total 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
- 1,946 housing units in Las Marías Municipio were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 48.7%, compared with the state rate of 53.2%.
- 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 9598 | 506 | 691 | 73.2% | 243 | 125 | 49 | 35 | 54 |
| Census Tract 9597 | 519 | 1,042 | 49.8% | 225 | 182 | 27 | 23 | 62 |
| Census Tract 9599 | 921 | 2,259 | 40.8% | 364 | 311 | 90 | 137 | 19 |