Lead Paint Risk in Waukegan, IL

68.7%Pre-1978 Housing

22,559Pre-1978 Units

32,842Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Waukegan Compares

Waukegan

68.7%!<(MISSING)/span>

Illinois

64.1%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Waukegan Residents

Waukegan has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (68.7%). 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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