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Glencoe, MO Radon Levels

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Glencoe, MO Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Unknown Unknown
County St Louis County, MO
Zip Code 63038

Part of St. Louis County in the St. Louis Metro area, Glencoe sits on Missouri's complex geological foundation of limestone and dolomite formations that can contribute to elevated radon levels. The community's housing mix includes both historic properties and newer suburban developments, with basement foundations common throughout the area. Given the absence of local testing data for zip code 63038, homeowners should conduct radon testing to assess their individual risk levels.

12.20
pCi/L area average
Above EPA Action Level

St Louis County average: 12.20 pCi/L, based on 5 user-submitted tests across 4 cities in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for Glencoe itself yet, so this county figure is the closest available benchmark. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.

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4.0 EPA
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Radon Readings Near Glencoe, MO

No homeowner tests have been submitted for Glencoe 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.

CityDistanceAvg User LevelReadings
Chesterfield 6.0 mi 5.00 pCi/L 1
Ballwin 6.6 mi 4.00 pCi/L 1
Fenton 12.1 mi 16.00 pCi/L 2
Labadie 12.4 mi 4.00 pCi/L 1
House Springs 13.4 mi 7.00 pCi/L 1
Saint Peters 13.5 mi 7.00 pCi/L 1
Saint Charles 13.6 mi 5.00 pCi/L 1
O Fallon 14.3 mi 7.75 pCi/L 4

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 4 cities in St Louis County average 12.20 pCi/L across 5 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 Glencoe, MO

What EPA Radon Zone is Glencoe in?
Glencoe and the 63038 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 Glencoe?
No homeowner radon tests have been submitted for Glencoe 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 Glencoe 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 Glencoe?
Radon mitigation in Glencoe 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 Glencoe?
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.