Oil City, PA Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Oil City in?

Oil City is in Venango County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Oil City?

Radon mitigation typically costs between $800 and $2,000. Most standard systems fall in the $1,000-$1,500 range.

Venango County

EPA Zone 1

Located in northwestern Pennsylvania's Venango County, Oil City sits on sedimentary bedrock that contributes to elevated radon potential throughout the Appalachian region. The city's housing in zip code 16301 includes many older homes with full basements typical of Pennsylvania construction. Although specific radon testing data isn't available for Oil City, the area's geological conditions strongly suggest residents should test their homes for radon.

Oil City, PA Radon Mitigation

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Oil City Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Oil City and the 16301 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Venango County, PA

Zip Code

16301

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

Oil City and the 16301 zip code are located in Venango County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A radon zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Oil City, PA

What EPA Radon Zone is Oil City in?

Oil City and the 16301 zip code are in Venango County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Oil City?

Radon mitigation in Oil City typically costs between $800 and $2,000. Most homes with standard basements can be mitigated with a sub-slab depressurization system in the $1,000–$1,500 range. Factors that can increase cost include complex foundations, crawl spaces, or very high radon levels.

Should I test for radon if I'm buying a home in Oil City?

Yes. Radon testing should be part of every home purchase. A short-term radon test is typically included as part of the home inspection process and costs $150–$250. If elevated levels are found, you can negotiate mitigation as part of the sale.

Most Active Radon Markets in Pennsylvania

Cities with the most user-submitted radon test data in the state.

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
State College	10.00 pCi/L	14
Chambersburg	10.14 pCi/L	7
Easton	12.33 pCi/L	6
Butler	12.40 pCi/L	5
Dingmans Ferry	5.80 pCi/L	5
Hanover	14.00 pCi/L	4
Mechanicsburg	13.75 pCi/L	4
Greenville	10.75 pCi/L	4
Pittsburgh	9.25 pCi/L	4
Albrightsville	9.00 pCi/L	4
Philadelphia	8.00 pCi/L	4
Lackawaxen	15.33 pCi/L	3
York	11.67 pCi/L	3
Elizabethtown	9.67 pCi/L	3
Johnstown	7.33 pCi/L	3
West Chester	6.67 pCi/L	3
Danville	5.67 pCi/L	3
Springfield	5.67 pCi/L	3
East Stroudsburg	5.00 pCi/L	3
Langhorne	4.67 pCi/L	3