Smithville, GA Radon Levels

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Smithville in?

Smithville is in Lee County, EPA Zone 3.

Q: What EPA radon zones surround Smithville, GA?

Smithville sits in Lee County, which the EPA classifies as Radon Zone 3. Among the nearby communities listed above, 6 in Zone 3 (low risk, under 2 pCi/L). EPA radon zones are county-level predictions of radon potential, so the EPA recommends testing every individual home regardless of its zone, since levels vary from house to house.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Smithville?

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

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Smithville, GA Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Zone 3 — Low Risk < 2.0 pCi/L (Zone 3)

County Lee County, GA

Zip Code 31787

Located in Lee County in southwestern Georgia, Smithville sits on coastal plain sediments and limestone formations that can occasionally produce elevated radon readings despite the region's generally moderate risk profile. Testing data for zip code 31787 remains limited, making individual home testing important for establishing baselines. The area's housing stock, including both historic properties and newer construction typical of rural Georgia, sits in geological conditions that warrant periodic radon monitoring.

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EPA Radon Zones Near Smithville, GA

No user-submitted radon readings are available for Smithville or its immediate area yet. The table below shows the EPA radon zone — a county-level prediction of radon risk — for nearby communities. Radon still varies from home to home, so testing is the only way to confirm your level.

City	Distance	County	EPA Radon Zone
Oakfield	16.7 mi	Worth County	Zone 3
Warwick	18.5 mi	Worth County	Zone 3
Andersonville	19.1 mi	Sumter County	Zone 3
Dawson	19.1 mi	Terrell County	Zone 3
Weston	21.2 mi	Webster County	Unknown
Preston	23.0 mi	Webster County	Unknown
Albany	23.4 mi	Dougherty County	Zone 3
Shellman	24.0 mi	Randolph County	Zone 3

Lee County Radon Profile

Local geology places Lee County in EPA Radon Zone 3, where predicted indoor radon averages fall below 2 pCi/L — though no county is risk-free. Few homeowner tests have been logged inside Lee County so far, which is why this page draws on the nearest recorded readings to illustrate regional radon levels. Since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer nationally, the EPA urges every household in Lee County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.

Radon FAQ for Smithville, GA

What EPA Radon Zone is Smithville in?

Smithville and the 31787 zip code are in Lee County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 3. A zone of 3 predicts an average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L.

What EPA radon zones surround Smithville, GA?

Smithville sits in Lee County, which the EPA classifies as Radon Zone 3. Among the nearby communities listed above, 6 in Zone 3 (low risk, under 2 pCi/L). EPA radon zones are county-level predictions of radon potential, so the EPA recommends testing every individual home regardless of its zone, since levels vary from house to house.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Smithville?

Radon mitigation in Smithville 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 Smithville?

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.