Lead Paint Risk in Andrews County, Texas
48.3%Pre-1978 Housing
3,409Pre-1978 Units
7,063Total Housing Units
4Census 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
- 3,409 housing units in Andrews County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 48.3%, compared with the state rate of 34.4%.
- 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 4 of 4 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9502 | 1,890 | 2,817 | 67.1% | 434 | 601 | 707 | 148 | 0 |
| Census Tract 9503 | 967 | 2,057 | 47.0% | 183 | 281 | 479 | 16 | 8 |
| Census Tract 9504 | 429 | 1,411 | 30.4% | 223 | 73 | 105 | 28 | 0 |
| Census Tract 9501 | 123 | 778 | 15.8% | 0 | 44 | 37 | 21 | 21 |