Lead Paint Risk in Ochiltree County, Texas
57.2%Pre-1978 Housing
2,483Pre-1978 Units
4,340Total 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
- 2,483 housing units in Ochiltree County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 57.2%, 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 9504 | 1,528 | 2,245 | 68.1% | 439 | 653 | 346 | 21 | 69 |
| Census Tract 9503 | 754 | 1,495 | 50.4% | 297 | 205 | 76 | 107 | 69 |
| Census Tract 9501 | 201 | 600 | 33.5% | 43 | 53 | 34 | 40 | 31 |