Lead Paint Risk in Jack County, Texas
57.8%Pre-1978 Housing
2,194Pre-1978 Units
3,799Total 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
- 2,194 housing units in Jack County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 57.8%, 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 | 1,123 | 1,471 | 76.3% | 334 | 226 | 369 | 103 | 91 |
| Census Tract 9505 | 640 | 1,320 | 48.5% | 183 | 196 | 125 | 22 | 114 |
| Census Tract 9501 | 431 | 1,008 | 42.8% | 138 | 94 | 65 | 26 | 108 |