Lead Paint Risk in Florence County, Wisconsin
51.4%Pre-1978 Housing
2,393Pre-1978 Units
4,659Total 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
- 2,393 housing units in Florence County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 51.4%, compared with the state rate of 57.8%.
- 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 1901.01 | 587 | 1,062 | 55.3% | 126 | 66 | 113 | 109 | 173 |
| Census Tract 1902 | 984 | 1,927 | 51.1% | 259 | 172 | 129 | 98 | 326 |
| Census Tract 1901.02 | 822 | 1,670 | 49.2% | 211 | 113 | 219 | 92 | 187 |