Lead Paint Risk in Newport News, VA

50.8%Pre-1978 Housing

41,617Pre-1978 Units

81,850Total Housing Units

ElevatedRisk Level

How Newport News Compares

Newport News

50.8%!<(MISSING)/span>

Virginia

44.2%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Newport News Residents

Newport News has an elevated level of pre-1978 housing (50.8%). A significant portion of homes predate the lead paint ban. If your home was built before 1978, consider having it tested for lead paint.

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