Floodwood, MN Radon Levels

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Floodwood in?

Floodwood is in St Louis County, EPA Zone Unknown.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Floodwood?

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

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Floodwood, MN Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Unknown Unknown

County St Louis County, MN

Zip Code 55736

Located in northern St. Louis County within the Duluth Metro area, this Minnesota community currently lacks sufficient radon testing data. The region's mix of glacial deposits over Precambrian bedrock and predominantly full-basement construction in zip code 55736 suggests testing would be valuable for establishing local radon awareness.

5.00

pCi/L area average

Above EPA Action Level

St Louis County average: 5.00 pCi/L, based on 2 user-submitted tests across 1 city in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for Floodwood itself yet, so this county figure is the closest available benchmark. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.

4.0 EPA

10+

Floodwood, MN Radon Mitigation

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Radon Readings Near Floodwood, MN

No homeowner tests have been submitted for Floodwood yet. The closest cities with user-submitted radon data are shown below — explore them to gauge local conditions. Radon varies by home, so testing is the only way to know your level.

City	Distance	Avg User Level	Readings
Cloquet	20.7 mi	8.50 pCi/L	2
Carlton	27.7 mi	6.00 pCi/L	1
Moose Lake	32.8 mi	4.00 pCi/L	1
Duluth	37.9 mi	5.00 pCi/L	2
Aitkin	45.5 mi	8.00 pCi/L	1
Askov	49.8 mi	10.00 pCi/L	1

St Louis County Radon Profile

St Louis County has not been assigned a definitive EPA radon zone, so the agency recommends that every home be tested regardless of predicted risk. Homeowner-submitted tests from 1 city in St Louis County average 5.00 pCi/L across 2 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and a short-term test is the only way to confirm a specific home's level in St Louis County.

Radon FAQ for Floodwood, MN

What EPA Radon Zone is Floodwood in?

Floodwood and the 55736 zip code are in St Louis County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of Unknown. A zone of Unknown does not have sufficient data for classification.

Why are radon readings shown from areas near Floodwood?

No homeowner radon tests have been submitted for Floodwood yet. Because radon is driven by regional soil and bedrock geology, readings from the closest cities—and the St Louis County average—are the best available indicator of local conditions until Floodwood homeowners submit their own results. The EPA still recommends testing every individual home, since levels can vary significantly from house to house.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Floodwood?

Radon mitigation in Floodwood 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 Floodwood?

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.