Lead Paint Risk in Jackson County, Wisconsin
52.1%Pre-1978 Housing
5,054Pre-1978 Units
9,693Total Housing Units
5Census 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
- 5,054 housing units in Jackson County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 52.1%, 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 5 of 5 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9605 | 1,437 | 2,262 | 63.5% | 400 | 287 | 284 | 97 | 369 |
| Census Tract 9603 | 1,059 | 2,025 | 52.3% | 209 | 91 | 84 | 86 | 589 |
| Census Tract 9604 | 966 | 1,907 | 50.7% | 215 | 115 | 81 | 57 | 498 |
| Census Tract 9602 | 872 | 1,725 | 50.6% | 250 | 116 | 124 | 80 | 302 |
| Census Tract 9601 | 720 | 1,774 | 40.6% | 233 | 183 | 113 | 46 | 145 |