Lead Paint Risk in Melissa, TX
3.4%Pre-1978 Housing
189Pre-1978 Units
5,481Total Housing Units
LowRisk Level
How to Interpret This
This is an area-level estimate based on Census housing-age data for Melissa. 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 Melissa Compares
What This Means for Melissa Residents
Most housing in Melissa was built after 1978 (96.6% pre-ban). Area-wide lead paint risk is lower, but any home built before 1978 could still contain lead paint.
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