Lead Paint Risk in Essex County, Vermont
59.6%Pre-1978 Housing
2,931Pre-1978 Units
4,914Total 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
- 2,931 housing units in Essex County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 59.6%, compared with the state rate of 56.6%.
- 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 9505 | 1,302 | 2,122 | 61.4% | 314 | 140 | 155 | 35 | 658 |
| Census Tract 9502 | 590 | 978 | 60.3% | 109 | 74 | 31 | 0 | 376 |
| Census Tract 9501 | 1,039 | 1,814 | 57.3% | 228 | 133 | 203 | 82 | 393 |