Lead Paint Risk in Ames, IA

40.0%Pre-1978 Housing

11,095Pre-1978 Units

27,706Total Housing Units

ElevatedRisk Level

How Ames Compares

Ames

40.0%!<(MISSING)/span>

Iowa

62.4%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Ames Residents

Ames has an elevated level of pre-1978 housing (40.0%). 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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