Mount Airy, NC Radon Levels
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Mount Airy, NC Radon Facts
This Surry County community within the Winston Metro area sits in North Carolina's Piedmont region where granite and metamorphic rocks create moderate-to-high radon potential. Testing data shows an average radon level of 5.0 pCi/L, which exceeds the EPA's 4.0 pCi/L action threshold and warrants mitigation consideration. The area's housing mix includes both historic downtown structures and newer residential development, with many homes featuring basements that can concentrate radon gas from the underlying crystalline bedrock.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Mount Airy, NC. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Mount Airy, NC Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Mount Airy area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pCi/L | Mount Airy, NC | 51-99 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Mount Airy, NC
Compare radon levels in Mount Airy with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Mountain | 9.1 mi | 14.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| King | 20.1 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Roaring Gap | 24.0 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Walnut Cove | 28.7 mi | 12.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Clemmons | 34.4 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Winston Salem | 35.0 mi | 6.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| North Wilkesboro | 35.4 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Laurel Springs | 36.2 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Surry County Radon Profile
EPA mapping assigns Surry 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 2 cities in Surry County average 9.50 pCi/L across 2 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 Surry County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.