Lead Paint Risk in Salem, OH

80.5%Pre-1978 Housing

4,632Pre-1978 Units

5,753Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Salem Compares

Salem

80.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

Ohio

64.0%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Salem Residents

Salem has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (80.5%). 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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