Shade, OH Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Shade in?

Shade is in Athens County, EPA Zone 2.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Shade?

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

Athens County

EPA Zone 2

Located in rural Athens County in southeastern Ohio's Appalachian foothills, Shade sits in an area where Pennsylvanian-age shale and sandstone formations can contribute to variable radon levels. The community's housing reflects typical rural Appalachian architecture, with many homes featuring partial basements or crawl spaces built into hillside locations. Given the absence of comprehensive testing data for this area, homeowners in the region should consider professional radon assessment to ensure safe indoor air quality.

Shade, OH Radon Mitigation

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Shade, OH Radon Testing

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Shade Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Shade and the 45776 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 2 — Moderate Risk

County

Athens County, OH

Zip Code

45776

Predicted Screening Level

2–4 pCi/L (Zone 2)

Shade and the 45776 zip code are located in Athens 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 Shade, OH

What EPA Radon Zone is Shade in?

Shade and the 45776 zip code are in Athens 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 Shade?

Radon mitigation in Shade 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 Shade?

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 Ohio

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Marietta	8.00 pCi/L	5
Cincinnati	5.20 pCi/L	5
Hilliard	11.75 pCi/L	4
Wilmington	5.25 pCi/L	4
Newark	15.00 pCi/L	3
Athens	11.33 pCi/L	3
Findlay	10.33 pCi/L	3
Perrysburg	9.67 pCi/L	3
Powell	8.33 pCi/L	3
Columbus	6.00 pCi/L	3
Chagrin Falls	4.67 pCi/L	3
Hamilton	10.00 pCi/L	2
Chardon	5.50 pCi/L	2
Strongsville	4.50 pCi/L	2
Maineville	10.00 pCi/L	1
Lancaster	9.00 pCi/L	1
West Chester	9.00 pCi/L	1
Amherst	6.00 pCi/L	1
Chillicothe	6.00 pCi/L	1
Lima	5.00 pCi/L	1