Amado, AZ Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Amado in?

Amado is in Santa Cruz County, EPA Zone 2.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Amado?

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

Santa Cruz County

EPA Zone 2

Situated in Santa Cruz County within the Tucson Metro area, Amado sits in EPA Zone 2 where desert geology creates moderate radon potential in southern Arizona. Current testing data for the 85645 zip code remains limited, making individual radon testing advisable for homeowners. The area's housing consists primarily of ranch-style homes and desert properties, typically built on concrete slab foundations that are standard throughout the Sonoran Desert region.

Amado, AZ Radon Mitigation

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Amado Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Amado and the 85645 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 2 — Moderate Risk

County

Santa Cruz County, AZ

Zip Code

85645

Predicted Screening Level

2–4 pCi/L (Zone 2)

Amado and the 85645 zip code are located in Santa Cruz County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 2. A radon zone of 2 predicts an average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Amado, AZ

What EPA Radon Zone is Amado in?

Amado and the 85645 zip code are in Santa Cruz County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 2. A zone of 2 predicts an average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Amado?

Radon mitigation in Amado 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 Amado?

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 Arizona

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Prescott	6.79 pCi/L	14
Scottsdale	7.75 pCi/L	12
Phoenix	5.40 pCi/L	10
Mesa	6.40 pCi/L	5
Flagstaff	6.00 pCi/L	5
Tucson	5.25 pCi/L	4
Payson	6.67 pCi/L	3
Glendale	6.50 pCi/L	2
Peoria	3.00 pCi/L	2
Prescott Valley	4.00 pCi/L	1
Gilbert	3.00 pCi/L	1
Tempe	3.00 pCi/L	1