Lead Paint Risk in Martin County, Texas
61.8%Pre-1978 Housing
1,364Pre-1978 Units
2,207Total Housing Units
2Census 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
- 1,364 housing units in Martin County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 61.8%, 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 2 of 2 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9502 | 1,053 | 1,623 | 64.9% | 243 | 380 | 240 | 93 | 97 |
| Census Tract 9501 | 311 | 584 | 53.3% | 145 | 64 | 58 | 17 | 27 |