Lead Paint Risk in Archer County, Texas
51.6%Pre-1978 Housing
2,022Pre-1978 Units
3,920Total 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
- 2,022 housing units in Archer County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 51.6%, 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 3 of 3 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 203 | 938 | 1,469 | 63.9% | 241 | 181 | 335 | 99 | 82 |
| Census Tract 202 | 803 | 1,259 | 63.8% | 95 | 176 | 294 | 122 | 116 |
| Census Tract 201 | 281 | 1,192 | 23.6% | 228 | 41 | 12 | 0 | 0 |