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Hawley, MN Radon Levels

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Hawley, MN Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Zone 1 — High Risk > 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)
County Clay County, MN
Zip Code 56549

Located in Clay County within the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, Hawley sits in the Red River Valley where glacial lake deposits create generally moderate radon conditions across the region. The community's predominantly post-war housing development features the basement foundations standard throughout Minnesota's continental climate zone. While comprehensive testing data for zip code 56549 remains unavailable, Minnesota homeowners should consider professional radon measurement given the state's documented radon variability across different geological settings.

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EPA Radon Zones Near Hawley, MN

No user-submitted radon readings are available for Hawley or its immediate area yet. The table below shows the EPA radon zone — a county-level prediction of radon risk — for nearby communities. Radon still varies from home to home, so testing is the only way to confirm your level.

CityDistanceCountyEPA Radon Zone
Borup 16.1 mi Norman County Zone 1
Lake Park 19.6 mi Becker County Zone 1
Twin Valley 20.4 mi Norman County Zone 1
Audubon 21.2 mi Becker County Zone 1
Callaway 22.0 mi Becker County Zone 1
Perley 22.4 mi Norman County Zone 1
Barnesville 22.5 mi Clay County Zone 1
Ogema 24.8 mi Becker County Zone 1

Clay County Radon Profile

Clay County falls in EPA Radon Zone 1, meaning the local uranium-bearing geology is predicted to drive average indoor radon screening levels above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action threshold. Few homeowner tests have been logged inside Clay County so far, which is why this page draws on the nearest recorded readings to illustrate regional radon levels. Since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer nationally, the EPA urges every household in Clay County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.

Radon FAQ for Hawley, MN

What EPA Radon Zone is Hawley in?
Hawley and the 56549 zip code are in Clay 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.
What EPA radon zones surround Hawley, MN?
Hawley sits in Clay County, which the EPA classifies as Radon Zone 1. Among the nearby communities listed above, 8 in Zone 1 (high risk, predicted above 4 pCi/L). EPA radon zones are county-level predictions of radon potential, so the EPA recommends testing every individual home regardless of its zone, since levels vary from house to house.
How much does radon mitigation cost in Hawley?
Radon mitigation in Hawley 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 Hawley?
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.