Claremont, NC Radon Levels
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Claremont, NC Radon Facts
Located in Catawba County within the Hickory Metro area, Claremont has an average radon level of 5.0 pCi/L based on available testing. This reading exceeds the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L, reflecting the area's crystalline bedrock geology typical of North Carolina's Piedmont region. Residents in zip code 28610 should consider radon testing and mitigation, especially in homes with basements or crawl spaces.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Claremont, NC. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Claremont, NC Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Claremont area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pCi/L | Claremont, NC | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Claremont, NC
Compare radon levels in Claremont with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conover | 4.9 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Hickory | 12.1 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Terrell | 13.3 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Troutman | 14.1 mi | 12.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Lincolnton | 16.6 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Denver | 18.2 mi | 4.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Mooresville | 18.7 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 4 |
| Connellys Springs | 21.6 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Catawba County Radon Profile
EPA mapping assigns Catawba County to Radon Zone 2, indicating moderate predicted indoor screening levels in the 2 to 4 pCi/L range based on regional geology. Homeowner-submitted tests from 4 cities in Catawba County average 6.25 pCi/L across 4 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 Catawba County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.