Lead Paint Risk in Cherokee, IA

86.3%Pre-1978 Housing

2,043Pre-1978 Units

2,368Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Cherokee Compares

Cherokee

86.3%!<(MISSING)/span>

Iowa

62.4%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Cherokee Residents

Cherokee has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (86.3%). 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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