Lead Paint Risk in Mount Vernon, IL

72.7%Pre-1978 Housing

5,231Pre-1978 Units

7,196Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Mount Vernon Compares

Mount Vernon

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Illinois

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National Average

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What This Means for Mount Vernon Residents

Mount Vernon has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (72.7%). 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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