Lead Paint Risk in Brookings, SD

44.7%Pre-1978 Housing
4,417Pre-1978 Units
9,872Total Housing Units
ElevatedRisk Level

How to Interpret This

This is an area-level estimate based on Census housing-age data for Brookings. 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 Brookings Compares

Brookings
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South Dakota
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National Average
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What This Means for Brookings Residents

Brookings has an elevated level of pre-1978 housing (44.7%). A significant portion of homes predate the lead paint ban. If your home was built before 1978, consider having it tested for lead paint.

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