Houston, AR Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Houston in?

Houston is in Perry County, EPA Zone 3.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Houston?

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

Perry County

EPA Zone 3

Small Perry County community Houston lies within the Little Rock metro area, positioned on Ouachita Mountain foothills where sedimentary rocks can produce variable radon levels. Area housing reflects rural Arkansas patterns with ranch homes, older farmhouses, and manufactured housing common throughout the region. Testing data for zip code 72070 is currently insufficient, making individual home testing important for understanding radon exposure in this mountain-adjacent community.

Houston, AR Radon Mitigation

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Houston Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Houston and the 72070 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 3 — Low Risk

County

Perry County, AR

Zip Code

72070

Predicted Screening Level

< 2.0 pCi/L (Zone 3)

Houston and the 72070 zip code are located in Perry County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 3. A radon zone of 3 predicts an average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Houston, AR

What EPA Radon Zone is Houston in?

Houston and the 72070 zip code are in Perry County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 3. A zone of 3 predicts an average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Houston?

Radon mitigation in Houston 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 Houston?

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 Arkansas

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Hot Springs Village	11.60 pCi/L	5
Bentonville	4.00 pCi/L	4
Bella Vista	13.67 pCi/L	3
Little Rock	7.00 pCi/L	1