Summer Shade, KY Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Summer Shade in?

Summer Shade is in Metcalfe County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Summer Shade?

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

Metcalfe County

EPA Zone 1

Summer Shade, KY resides in Metcalfe County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. Testing is recommended for all homes in the 42166 zip code area.

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Summer Shade Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Summer Shade and the 42166 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Metcalfe County, KY

Zip Code

42166

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

Summer Shade and the 42166 zip code are located in Metcalfe County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A radon zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Summer Shade, KY

What EPA Radon Zone is Summer Shade in?

Summer Shade and the 42166 zip code are in Metcalfe County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Summer Shade?

Radon mitigation in Summer 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 Summer 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 Kentucky

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Bowling Green	15.80 pCi/L	5
Lexington	8.40 pCi/L	5
Frankfort	7.80 pCi/L	5
Florence	5.40 pCi/L	5
Owensboro	5.33 pCi/L	3
Union	4.67 pCi/L	3
Brandenburg	11.50 pCi/L	2
Harrodsburg	9.00 pCi/L	2
Louisville	5.50 pCi/L	2
Campbellsville	11.00 pCi/L	1