Leadwood, MO Radon Levels

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Leadwood in?

Leadwood is in St Francois County, EPA Zone Unknown.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Leadwood?

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

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Leadwood, MO Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Unknown Unknown

County St Francois County, MO

Zip Code 63653

This small St. Francois County community sits within Missouri's Ozark region, where lead mining historically shaped the local landscape and geology. The area's dolomite and limestone bedrock can contribute to radon gas formation and migration patterns. With testing data currently unavailable for zip code 63653, local homeowners should consider radon testing to establish safety baselines, especially in older homes with basement foundations.

7.00

pCi/L area average

Above EPA Action Level

St Francois County average: 7.00 pCi/L, based on 4 user-submitted tests across 2 cities in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for Leadwood 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

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Leadwood, MO Radon Mitigation

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Radon Readings Near Leadwood, MO

No homeowner tests have been submitted for Leadwood 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
Bonne Terre	4.9 mi	4.50 pCi/L	2
Farmington	11.2 mi	9.50 pCi/L	2
De Soto	18.2 mi	11.00 pCi/L	1
Festus	24.4 mi	5.00 pCi/L	2
House Springs	38.4 mi	7.00 pCi/L	1
Imperial	38.8 mi	13.00 pCi/L	1
Bourbon	40.8 mi	6.00 pCi/L	1
Arnold	41.1 mi	10.50 pCi/L	2

St Francois County Radon Profile

St Francois 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 2 cities in St Francois County average 7.00 pCi/L across 4 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 Francois County.

Radon FAQ for Leadwood, MO

What EPA Radon Zone is Leadwood in?

Leadwood and the 63653 zip code are in St Francois 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 Leadwood?

No homeowner radon tests have been submitted for Leadwood yet. Because radon is driven by regional soil and bedrock geology, readings from the closest cities—and the St Francois County average—are the best available indicator of local conditions until Leadwood 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 Leadwood?

Radon mitigation in Leadwood 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 Leadwood?

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.