Lead Paint Risk in Morris County, Texas
57.9%Pre-1978 Housing
3,366Pre-1978 Units
5,812Total 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
- 3,366 housing units in Morris County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 57.9%, 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 | 821 | 1,082 | 75.9% | 264 | 267 | 198 | 45 | 47 |
| Census Tract 9501 | 1,303 | 2,184 | 59.7% | 384 | 466 | 228 | 72 | 153 |
| Census Tract 9502 | 1,242 | 2,546 | 48.8% | 368 | 334 | 500 | 40 | 0 |