Lead Paint Risk in Wausau, WI

70.4%Pre-1978 Housing

13,213Pre-1978 Units

18,774Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Wausau Compares

Wausau

70.4%!<(MISSING)/span>

Wisconsin

57.8%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Wausau Residents

Wausau has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (70.4%). 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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