Lead Paint Risk in Swisher County, Texas
85.4%Pre-1978 Housing
2,595Pre-1978 Units
3,038Total 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
- 2,595 housing units in Swisher County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 85.4%, 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 | 1,736 | 1,958 | 88.7% | 280 | 439 | 464 | 241 | 312 |
| Census Tract 9504 | 462 | 521 | 88.7% | 116 | 140 | 143 | 10 | 53 |
| Census Tract 9502 | 397 | 559 | 71.0% | 57 | 63 | 124 | 54 | 99 |