Oakham, MA Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Oakham in?

Oakham is in Worcester County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Oakham?

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

Worcester County

EPA Zone 1

Found in central Massachusetts's Worcester County within the Worcester Metro area, Oakham (01068) currently has limited radon testing data available. The region's glacial deposits over granite bedrock can create conditions where radon levels vary significantly between neighboring properties. Residents of this rural New England community should test their homes, particularly older properties with stone foundation basements typical of the area's 18th and 19th-century construction.

Oakham, MA Radon Mitigation

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Oakham Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Oakham and the 01068 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Worcester County, MA

Zip Code

01068

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

Oakham and the 01068 zip code are located in Worcester 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 Oakham, MA

What EPA Radon Zone is Oakham in?

Oakham and the 01068 zip code are in Worcester 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 Oakham?

Radon mitigation in Oakham 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 Oakham?

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 Massachusetts

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Littleton	9.40 pCi/L	5
Gloucester	8.40 pCi/L	5
Florence	7.40 pCi/L	5
Douglas	12.00 pCi/L	4
Weymouth	8.50 pCi/L	4
Mashpee	5.00 pCi/L	4
Natick	5.00 pCi/L	4
Worcester	17.67 pCi/L	3
Attleboro	10.00 pCi/L	3
Stoneham	9.67 pCi/L	3
Hopkinton	9.33 pCi/L	3
Medford	8.00 pCi/L	3
Boxford	6.67 pCi/L	3
Reading	5.67 pCi/L	3
Haverhill	5.00 pCi/L	3
Melrose	5.00 pCi/L	3
Somerville	4.33 pCi/L	3
Woburn	19.00 pCi/L	2
Marlborough	13.50 pCi/L	2
Cohasset	11.50 pCi/L	2