Lead Paint Risk in DeKalb, IL

54.9%Pre-1978 Housing

9,340Pre-1978 Units

17,003Total Housing Units

ElevatedRisk Level

How DeKalb Compares

DeKalb

54.9%!<(MISSING)/span>

Illinois

64.1%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for DeKalb Residents

DeKalb has an elevated level of pre-1978 housing (54.9%). A significant portion of homes predate the lead paint ban. If your home was built before 1978, consider having it tested for lead paint.

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