Hickory Hills, IL Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Hickory Hills in?

Hickory Hills is in Cook County, EPA Zone 2.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Hickory Hills?

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

Cook County

EPA Zone 2

Part of the Chicago Metro in Cook County, Hickory Hills (60457) benefits from the area's predominantly single-family homes built between the 1950s and 1990s with full basements. The community sits on glacial till deposits from Wisconsin glaciation that create soil conditions favorable for radon production. While specific local testing data is limited, residents should test their homes given the geological context and basement-heavy housing stock.

Hickory Hills, IL Radon Mitigation

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Hickory Hills Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Hickory Hills and the 60457 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 2 — Moderate Risk

County

Cook County, IL

Zip Code

60457

Predicted Screening Level

2–4 pCi/L (Zone 2)

Hickory Hills and the 60457 zip code are located in Cook 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 Hickory Hills, IL

What EPA Radon Zone is Hickory Hills in?

Hickory Hills and the 60457 zip code are in Cook 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 Hickory Hills?

Radon mitigation in Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills?

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