Lead Paint Risk in Murrells Inlet, SC

10.3%Pre-1978 Housing
600Pre-1978 Units
5,810Total Housing Units
LowRisk Level

How to Interpret This

This is an area-level estimate based on Census housing-age data for Murrells Inlet. It does not prove whether a specific home contains lead paint. If a home was built before 1978, certified lead inspection/testing is the reliable next step before renovation or when young children may be exposed.

How Murrells Inlet Compares

Murrells Inlet
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South Carolina
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National Average
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What This Means for Murrells Inlet Residents

Most housing in Murrells Inlet was built after 1978 (89.7% pre-ban). Area-wide lead paint risk is lower, but any home built before 1978 could still contain lead paint.

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