Jewett, IL Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Jewett in?

Jewett is in Cumberland County, EPA Zone 2.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Jewett?

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

Cumberland County

EPA Zone 2

Rural Cumberland County community Jewett is positioned in east-central Illinois, where Pennsylvanian-age bedrock beneath glacial deposits creates moderate radon potential across the region. With no current testing data available for zip code 62436, homeowners should consider professional radon assessment. The area's combination of coal-bearing shale and limestone bedrock, overlain by prairie soils, can contribute to radon gas migration into residential foundations.

Jewett, IL Radon Mitigation

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Jewett, IL Radon Testing

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Jewett Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Jewett and the 62436 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 2 — Moderate Risk

County

Cumberland County, IL

Zip Code

62436

Predicted Screening Level

2–4 pCi/L (Zone 2)

Jewett and the 62436 zip code are located in Cumberland 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 Jewett, IL

What EPA Radon Zone is Jewett in?

Jewett and the 62436 zip code are in Cumberland 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 Jewett?

Radon mitigation in Jewett 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 Jewett?

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