Lead Paint Risk in Despard, WV
80.1%Pre-1978 Housing
391Pre-1978 Units
488Total Housing Units
HighRisk Level
How to Interpret This
This is an area-level estimate based on Census housing-age data for Despard. It does not prove whether a specific home contains lead paint. If a home was built before 1978, certified lead inspection/testing is the reliable next step before renovation or when young children may be exposed.
How Despard Compares
What This Means for Despard Residents
Despard has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (80.1%). Most homes in this area predate the federal lead paint ban. If you live in an older home, a professional lead paint inspection is strongly recommended — especially if young children are present.
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