Caruthersville, MO Radon Levels

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Caruthersville in?

Caruthersville is in Pemiscot County, EPA Zone 3.

Q: What EPA radon zones surround Caruthersville, MO?

Caruthersville sits in Pemiscot County, which the EPA classifies as Radon Zone 3. Among the nearby communities listed above, 8 in Zone 3 (low risk, under 2 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.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Caruthersville?

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

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Caruthersville, MO Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Zone 3 — Low Risk < 2.0 pCi/L (Zone 3)

County Pemiscot County, MO

Zip Code 63830

Nestled in Pemiscot County along the Mississippi River in Missouri's bootheel region, Caruthersville sits on river alluvium and sediments that typically produce lower radon levels. Testing data for this area is currently limited, making individual home testing important for residents. The community's location in the floodplain and mix of older and newer housing stock creates varying conditions for potential radon entry.

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EPA Radon Zones Near Caruthersville, MO

No user-submitted radon readings are available for Caruthersville 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.

City	Distance	County	EPA Radon Zone
Holcomb	24.3 mi	Dunklin County	Zone 3
Hornersville	24.5 mi	Dunklin County	Zone 3
Clarkton	25.1 mi	Dunklin County	Zone 3
Senath	27.8 mi	Dunklin County	Zone 3
Lilbourn	28.2 mi	New Madrid County	Zone 3
Parma	29.2 mi	New Madrid County	Zone 3
New Madrid	30.4 mi	New Madrid County	Zone 3
Malden	31.7 mi	Dunklin County	Zone 3

Pemiscot County Radon Profile

The EPA maps Pemiscot County as Radon Zone 3, the lowest predicted classification, with modeled indoor screening levels under 2 pCi/L. Direct test data for Pemiscot County remains limited, so the closest neighboring readings are used here to represent the radon conditions homeowners are likely to encounter. As the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., radon warrants testing in every Pemiscot County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.

Radon FAQ for Caruthersville, MO

What EPA Radon Zone is Caruthersville in?

Caruthersville and the 63830 zip code are in Pemiscot 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.

What EPA radon zones surround Caruthersville, MO?

Caruthersville sits in Pemiscot County, which the EPA classifies as Radon Zone 3. Among the nearby communities listed above, 8 in Zone 3 (low risk, under 2 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 Caruthersville?

Radon mitigation in Caruthersville 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 Caruthersville?

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.