Lead Paint Risk in Amherst, NH

95.3%Pre-1978 Housing

244Pre-1978 Units

256Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Amherst Compares

Amherst

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New Hampshire

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National Average

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What This Means for Amherst Residents

Amherst has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (95.3%). 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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