Mound City, IL Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Mound City in?

Mound City is in Pulaski County, EPA Zone 3.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Mound City?

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

Pulaski County

EPA Zone 3

Positioned in southern Illinois near the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, this Pulaski County community sits within the Shawnee Hills region where sandstone and shale formations generally produce lower radon levels. The area's housing mix includes older farmhouses and newer manufactured homes, with many properties built to accommodate the flood-prone river bottom geography. With testing data currently unavailable for zip code 62963, homeowners are advised to conduct radon testing to establish individual property risk levels.

Mound City, IL Radon Mitigation

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Mound City Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Mound City and the 62963 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 3 — Low Risk

County

Pulaski County, IL

Zip Code

62963

Predicted Screening Level

< 2.0 pCi/L (Zone 3)

Mound City and the 62963 zip code are located in Pulaski County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 3. A radon zone of 3 predicts an average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Mound City, IL

What EPA Radon Zone is Mound City in?

Mound City and the 62963 zip code are in Pulaski 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.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Mound City?

Radon mitigation in Mound City 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 Mound City?

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