Cedar Mountain, NC Radon Levels
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Cedar Mountain, NC Radon Facts
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Transylvania County, Cedar Mountain currently has limited radon testing data available for zip code 28718. The community's mountainous location in EPA Zone 1 suggests high radon potential, reflecting the area's granite and gneiss geology common throughout western North Carolina's highlands. Mountain residents should prioritize radon testing due to the region's uranium-bearing bedrock and potential for significant radon accumulation in enclosed spaces.
Transylvania County average: 8.29 pCi/L, based on 7 user-submitted tests across 4 cities in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for Cedar Mountain 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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Radon Readings Near Cedar Mountain, NC
No homeowner tests have been submitted for Cedar Mountain yet, so the closest user-submitted readings from neighboring communities are shown below. Radon varies by home — testing is the only way to know your level.
| Radon Level | City | Distance | Home Age | Foundation | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 pCi/L | Brevard, NC | 7.6 mi | 51-99 Years | Full Basement | Aug 2021 |
| 4 pCi/L | Brevard, NC | 7.6 mi | 0-20 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space | Sep 2020 |
| 13 pCi/L | Brevard, NC | 7.6 mi | 21-50 Years | Full Basement | Apr 2020 |
| 10 pCi/L | Brevard, NC | 7.6 mi | 0-20 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space | Sep 2019 |
| 20 pCi/L | Pisgah Forest, NC | 7.8 mi | — | Full Basement | Jan 2025 |
| 4 pCi/L | Rosman, NC | 10.4 mi | 0-20 Years | Full Basement | Apr 2020 |
| 10 pCi/L | Hendersonville, NC | 15.8 mi | 0-20 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space | May 2023 |
| 8 pCi/L | Hendersonville, NC | 15.8 mi | 21-50 Years | Full Basement | Aug 2019 |
Readings are drawn from the nearest cities with submitted data. Have a result for Cedar Mountain? Submit your reading to help your neighbors.
Transylvania County Radon Profile
Because of its underlying geology, Transylvania County is mapped as EPA Radon Zone 1 — the most elevated classification — where predicted indoor screening averages exceed 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 4 cities in Transylvania County average 8.29 pCi/L across 7 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. As the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., radon warrants testing in every Transylvania County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.
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Radon Levels Near Cedar Mountain, NC
User-submitted radon levels from the cities closest to Cedar Mountain with recorded test data. Explore nearby communities to compare local readings.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Submissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 7.6 mi | 7.50 pCi/L | 4 |
| Pisgah Forest | 7.8 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Rosman | 10.4 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Hendersonville | 15.8 mi | 9.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Lake Toxaway | 15.9 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |