Lead Paint Risk in Wilkes-Barre, PA

86.2%Pre-1978 Housing

17,230Pre-1978 Units

19,993Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Wilkes-Barre Compares

Wilkes-Barre

86.2%!<(MISSING)/span>

Pennsylvania

67.8%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Wilkes-Barre Residents

Wilkes-Barre has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (86.2%). 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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