Lead Paint Risk in Cumberland County, Virginia
45.0%Pre-1978 Housing
2,115Pre-1978 Units
4,695Total 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
- 2,115 housing units in Cumberland County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 45.0%, compared with the state rate of 44.2%.
- 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 9302 | 1,039 | 1,765 | 58.9% | 363 | 365 | 128 | 123 | 60 |
| Census Tract 9301.02 | 457 | 1,183 | 38.6% | 139 | 133 | 10 | 70 | 105 |
| Census Tract 9301.01 | 619 | 1,747 | 35.4% | 191 | 52 | 102 | 85 | 189 |