Lead Paint Risk in Petersburg, VA

70.6%Pre-1978 Housing

12,730Pre-1978 Units

18,026Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Petersburg Compares

Petersburg

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Virginia

44.2%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Petersburg Residents

Petersburg has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (70.6%). 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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