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Escanaba, MI Radon Levels

Check local Escanaba radon levels and find certified testing and mitigation professionals to keep your home safe


Escanaba, MI Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Zone 3 — Low Risk < 2.0 pCi/L (Zone 3)
County Delta County, MI
Zip Code 49829
Avg. User Level 6.00 pCi/L
User Tests 1

Located on Green Bay's shoreline in Delta County, Escanaba sits on glacial lake deposits over Precambrian bedrock formations typical of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Based on limited testing data, the area shows an average radon level of 6.0 pCi/L, which exceeds the EPA action threshold of 4.0 pCi/L. The city's housing mix includes historic lakefront homes and newer construction, many with basements that can concentrate radon gas from the underlying geological formations.

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pCi/L average
Above EPA Action Level

Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Escanaba, MI. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.

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Escanaba, MI Radon Levels

User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Escanaba area.

Radon LevelCityHome AgeFoundation
6 pCi/L Escanaba, MI 0-20 Years Full Basement

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Radon Readings Near Escanaba, MI

Compare radon levels in Escanaba with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.

CityDistanceAvg User LevelReadings
Gladstone 8.1 mi 5.25 pCi/L 4
Vulcan 35.1 mi 3.00 pCi/L 1
Norway 39.3 mi 6.00 pCi/L 1
Gwinn 42.5 mi 9.00 pCi/L 1
Iron Mountain 47.3 mi 4.00 pCi/L 1

Delta County Radon Profile

The EPA maps Delta County as Radon Zone 3, the lowest predicted classification, with modeled indoor screening levels under 2 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 2 cities in Delta County average 5.40 pCi/L across 5 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. As the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., radon warrants testing in every Delta County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.

Radon FAQ for Escanaba, MI

What is the average radon level in Escanaba, MI?
Based on 1 user-submitted test, the average radon level in Escanaba is 6.00 pCi/L. This exceeds the EPA's recommended action level of 4.0 pCi/L, and radon testing is recommended for all homes in the area.
What EPA Radon Zone is Escanaba in?
Escanaba and the 49829 zip code are in Delta 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 Escanaba?
Radon mitigation in Escanaba 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 Escanaba?
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.