Lead Paint Risk in Bessemer, AL

73.2%Pre-1978 Housing

9,229Pre-1978 Units

12,612Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Bessemer Compares

Bessemer

73.2%!<(MISSING)/span>

Alabama

42.4%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Bessemer Residents

Bessemer has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (73.2%). 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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