Lead Paint Risk in Elkins, WV

84.2%Pre-1978 Housing

2,846Pre-1978 Units

3,382Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Elkins Compares

Elkins

84.2%!<(MISSING)/span>

West Virginia

56.9%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Elkins Residents

Elkins has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (84.2%). 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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