Lead Paint Risk in Providence, RI

82.5%Pre-1978 Housing

65,389Pre-1978 Units

79,275Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Providence Compares

Providence

82.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

Rhode Island

71.6%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Providence Residents

Providence has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (82.5%). 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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