Baton Rouge, LA Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Baton Rouge in?

Baton Rouge is in East Baton Rouge Parish County, EPA Zone 3.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Baton Rouge?

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

East Baton Rouge Parish County

EPA Zone 3

Baton Rouge, LA resides in East Baton Rouge Parish 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. Testing is recommended for all homes in the 70801 zip code area.

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Baton Rouge Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Baton Rouge and the 70801 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 3 — Low Risk

County

East Baton Rouge Parish County, LA

Zip Code

70801

Predicted Screening Level

< 2.0 pCi/L (Zone 3)

Baton Rouge and the 70801 zip code are located in East Baton Rouge Parish 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 Baton Rouge, LA

What EPA Radon Zone is Baton Rouge in?

Baton Rouge and the 70801 zip code are in East Baton Rouge Parish 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 Baton Rouge?

Radon mitigation in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?

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 Louisiana

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

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
New Orleans	8.00 pCi/L	1