Lead Paint Risk in Pecos County, Texas
51.1%Pre-1978 Housing
2,989Pre-1978 Units
5,853Total Housing Units
5Census 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
- 2,989 housing units in Pecos County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 51.1%, 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 5 of 5 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9504 | 1,458 | 2,082 | 70.0% | 441 | 385 | 495 | 103 | 34 |
| Census Tract 9503 | 697 | 1,399 | 49.8% | 163 | 223 | 174 | 54 | 83 |
| Census Tract 9501 | 449 | 969 | 46.3% | 43 | 127 | 239 | 0 | 40 |
| Census Tract 9505 | 385 | 1,403 | 27.4% | 164 | 48 | 66 | 16 | 91 |
| Census Tract 9800 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |