Metcalf, IL Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Metcalf in?

Metcalf is in Edgar County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Metcalf?

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

Edgar County

EPA Zone 1

This small rural community in Edgar County sits near the Indiana border where Pennsylvanian bedrock formations create moderate radon potential across east-central Illinois. Testing data for zip code 61940 is currently unavailable due to the area's limited population. Residents should pursue radon testing, especially those in older farmhouses with partial basements or stone foundations common to this agricultural region.

Metcalf, IL Radon Mitigation

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Metcalf Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Metcalf and the 61940 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Edgar County, IL

Zip Code

61940

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

Metcalf and the 61940 zip code are located in Edgar County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A radon zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Metcalf, IL

What EPA Radon Zone is Metcalf in?

Metcalf and the 61940 zip code are in Edgar County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Metcalf?

Radon mitigation in Metcalf 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 Metcalf?

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