Smethport, PA Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Smethport in?

Smethport is in McKean County, EPA Zone 2.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Smethport?

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

McKean County

EPA Zone 2

Nestled in McKean County amid Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains, Smethport's homes rest on Devonian shale and sandstone formations that characterize this forested region. The town's housing stock features a mix of late 1800s Victorian homes and mid-century construction, typically with full basements carved into the hillside terrain. With limited radon testing data available for zip code 16749, residents should consider professional testing to determine indoor air quality levels in this EPA Zone 2 community.

Smethport, PA Radon Mitigation

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Smethport Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Smethport and the 16749 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 2 — Moderate Risk

County

McKean County, PA

Zip Code

16749

Predicted Screening Level

2–4 pCi/L (Zone 2)

Smethport and the 16749 zip code are located in McKean 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 Smethport, PA

What EPA Radon Zone is Smethport in?

Smethport and the 16749 zip code are in McKean 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 Smethport?

Radon mitigation in Smethport 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 Smethport?

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 Pennsylvania

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
State College	10.00 pCi/L	14
Chambersburg	10.14 pCi/L	7
Easton	12.33 pCi/L	6
Butler	12.40 pCi/L	5
Dingmans Ferry	5.80 pCi/L	5
Hanover	14.00 pCi/L	4
Mechanicsburg	13.75 pCi/L	4
Greenville	10.75 pCi/L	4
Pittsburgh	9.25 pCi/L	4
Albrightsville	9.00 pCi/L	4
Philadelphia	8.00 pCi/L	4
Lackawaxen	15.33 pCi/L	3
York	11.67 pCi/L	3
Elizabethtown	9.67 pCi/L	3
Johnstown	7.33 pCi/L	3
West Chester	6.67 pCi/L	3
Danville	5.67 pCi/L	3
Springfield	5.67 pCi/L	3
East Stroudsburg	5.00 pCi/L	3
Langhorne	4.67 pCi/L	3