Lead Paint Risk in Clay County, Texas
55.7%Pre-1978 Housing
2,869Pre-1978 Units
5,154Total 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
- 2,869 housing units in Clay County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 55.7%, 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 302 | 973 | 1,473 | 66.1% | 336 | 147 | 275 | 155 | 60 |
| Census Tract 303.01 | 1,148 | 2,167 | 53.0% | 386 | 257 | 268 | 113 | 124 |
| Census Tract 303.02 | 748 | 1,514 | 49.4% | 276 | 83 | 116 | 33 | 240 |