Lead Paint Risk in Jackson County, Texas
56.6%Pre-1978 Housing
3,975Pre-1978 Units
7,021Total 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
- 3,975 housing units in Jackson County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 56.6%, 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 | 1,297 | 2,188 | 59.3% | 542 | 245 | 258 | 182 | 70 |
| Census Tract 9501 | 1,464 | 2,627 | 55.7% | 316 | 348 | 241 | 354 | 205 |
| Census Tract 9502 | 1,214 | 2,206 | 55.0% | 344 | 175 | 429 | 160 | 106 |