Lead Paint Risk in Galena, IL

75.4%Pre-1978 Housing

1,474Pre-1978 Units

1,954Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Galena Compares

Galena

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Illinois

64.1%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Galena Residents

Galena has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (75.4%). 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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