Lead Paint Risk in Des Plaines, IL

70.6%Pre-1978 Housing
16,933Pre-1978 Units
23,973Total Housing Units
HighRisk Level

How Des Plaines Compares

Des Plaines
70.6%!<(MISSING)/span>
Illinois
64.1%!<(MISSING)/span>
National Average
50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Des Plaines Residents

Des Plaines has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (70.6%). 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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