Applegate, CA Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Applegate in?

Applegate is in Placer County, EPA Zone 2.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Applegate?

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

Placer County

EPA Zone 2

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Placer County, Applegate lies within the Sacramento metro area where granite bedrock and gold-bearing quartz veins can influence radon levels in EPA Zone 2. Testing data for zip code 95703 is currently unavailable, making individual home assessment particularly valuable in this rural mountain community. The area's varied elevation and granite geology, combined with diverse housing from historic mining-era structures to modern mountain homes, creates potential for localized radon variations.

Applegate, CA Radon Mitigation

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Applegate Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Applegate and the 95703 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 2 — Moderate Risk

County

Placer County, CA

Zip Code

95703

Predicted Screening Level

2–4 pCi/L (Zone 2)

Applegate and the 95703 zip code are located in Placer 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 Applegate, CA

What EPA Radon Zone is Applegate in?

Applegate and the 95703 zip code are in Placer 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 Applegate?

Radon mitigation in Applegate 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 Applegate?

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 California

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Los Angeles	7.83 pCi/L	6
Mammoth Lakes	10.80 pCi/L	5
San Jose	4.20 pCi/L	5
Rancho Palos Verdes	8.00 pCi/L	4
Woodland Hills	7.67 pCi/L	3
South Lake Tahoe	6.33 pCi/L	3
Palos Verdes Peninsula	6.00 pCi/L	3
Bishop	5.67 pCi/L	3
Sacramento	4.33 pCi/L	3
Oakland	3.33 pCi/L	3
Fresno	10.00 pCi/L	2
Davis	8.00 pCi/L	2
Palo Alto	6.50 pCi/L	2
Studio City	6.50 pCi/L	2
Menlo Park	5.00 pCi/L	2
Truckee	5.00 pCi/L	2
Walnut Creek	4.00 pCi/L	2
San Diego	3.50 pCi/L	2
San Francisco	3.50 pCi/L	2
Belmont	20.00 pCi/L	1