Lead Paint Risk in Bailey County, Texas
73.0%Pre-1978 Housing
2,034Pre-1978 Units
2,786Total Housing Units
2Census 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
- 2,034 housing units in Bailey County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 73.0%, 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 2 of 2 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9501.02 | 843 | 1,076 | 78.3% | 207 | 231 | 328 | 49 | 28 |
| Census Tract 9501.01 | 1,191 | 1,710 | 69.6% | 384 | 455 | 204 | 133 | 15 |