Lead Paint Risk in Falls County, Texas
61.2%Pre-1978 Housing
4,562Pre-1978 Units
7,449Total Housing Units
6Census 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
- 4,562 housing units in Falls County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 61.2%, 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 6 of 6 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 3 | 1,565 | 1,806 | 86.7% | 581 | 128 | 402 | 190 | 264 |
| Census Tract 4 | 486 | 797 | 61.0% | 166 | 29 | 185 | 47 | 59 |
| Census Tract 7 | 769 | 1,299 | 59.2% | 187 | 150 | 161 | 148 | 123 |
| Census Tract 8 | 687 | 1,281 | 53.6% | 278 | 177 | 161 | 28 | 43 |
| Census Tract 2 | 605 | 1,216 | 49.8% | 185 | 125 | 103 | 57 | 135 |
| Census Tract 5 | 450 | 1,050 | 42.9% | 179 | 85 | 91 | 33 | 62 |