Lead Paint Risk in Hamilton County, Texas
69.9%Pre-1978 Housing
3,046Pre-1978 Units
4,356Total 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
- 3,046 housing units in Hamilton County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 69.9%, 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 | 1,107 | 1,443 | 76.7% | 194 | 235 | 260 | 205 | 213 |
| Census Tract 9502 | 1,048 | 1,480 | 70.8% | 289 | 105 | 177 | 264 | 213 |
| Census Tract 9501 | 891 | 1,433 | 62.2% | 211 | 182 | 102 | 55 | 341 |