Elizabethtown, IL Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Elizabethtown in?

Elizabethtown is in Hardin County, EPA Zone 2.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Elizabethtown?

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

Hardin County

EPA Zone 2

Deep in southern Illinois within Hardin County, Elizabethtown sits near the confluence of the Ohio and Cumberland rivers where Shawnee Hills geology typically produces lower radon levels. Current testing data for zip code 62931 is limited, though the area's sandstone and shale formations generally create less radon risk than northern Illinois. Homeowners should still test their properties, particularly older homes with stone foundations that might concentrate naturally occurring radon.

Elizabethtown, IL Radon Mitigation

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Elizabethtown Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Elizabethtown and the 62931 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 2 — Moderate Risk

County

Hardin County, IL

Zip Code

62931

Predicted Screening Level

2–4 pCi/L (Zone 2)

Elizabethtown and the 62931 zip code are located in Hardin 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 Elizabethtown, IL

What EPA Radon Zone is Elizabethtown in?

Elizabethtown and the 62931 zip code are in Hardin 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 Elizabethtown?

Radon mitigation in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown?

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 Illinois

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Buffalo Grove	6.10 pCi/L	10
Crystal Lake	7.25 pCi/L	8
Lake Zurich	6.00 pCi/L	7
Grayslake	5.00 pCi/L	7
New Lenox	10.17 pCi/L	6
Park Ridge	7.00 pCi/L	6
Arlington Heights	6.17 pCi/L	6
Waterloo	9.20 pCi/L	5
Palatine	7.80 pCi/L	5
Round Lake	7.80 pCi/L	5
Northbrook	6.20 pCi/L	5
Mchenry	11.00 pCi/L	4
Dekalb	8.75 pCi/L	4
Columbia	8.00 pCi/L	4
Lisle	7.25 pCi/L	4
Normal	7.25 pCi/L	4
Antioch	7.00 pCi/L	4
Elk Grove Village	7.00 pCi/L	4
Aurora	6.75 pCi/L	4
Hoffman Estates	6.75 pCi/L	4