Lead Paint Risk in Charleston, WV

81.9%Pre-1978 Housing

20,961Pre-1978 Units

25,586Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Charleston Compares

Charleston

81.9%!<(MISSING)/span>

West Virginia

56.9%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Charleston Residents

Charleston has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (81.9%). 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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