Lead Paint Risk in Coleman County, Texas
66.6%Pre-1978 Housing
3,265Pre-1978 Units
4,902Total 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
- 3,265 housing units in Coleman County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 66.6%, 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 9503 | 1,930 | 2,324 | 83.0% | 360 | 385 | 547 | 488 | 150 |
| Census Tract 9507 | 898 | 1,591 | 56.4% | 141 | 127 | 152 | 150 | 328 |
| Census Tract 9506 | 437 | 987 | 44.3% | 107 | 80 | 47 | 89 | 114 |