Roxboro, NC Radon Levels

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Roxboro in?

Roxboro is in Person County, EPA Zone 3.

Q: Why are radon readings shown from areas near Roxboro?

No homeowner radon tests have been submitted for Roxboro yet, so readings from the closest cities and the Person County average are used as the best available indicator of local conditions. The EPA recommends testing every individual home.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Roxboro?

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

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Roxboro, NC Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Zone 3 — Low Risk < 2.0 pCi/L (Zone 3)

County Person County, NC

Zip Code 27573

Situated in Person County within the Durham metropolitan area, Roxboro sits in EPA Zone 3 where radon testing data remains limited. The city's zip code 27573 encompasses homes built across several decades, many with crawl spaces and basement foundations common to the North Carolina Piedmont region. Given the moderate radon potential in this area and the lack of local testing data, homeowners are strongly encouraged to conduct radon testing to establish baseline levels.

9.00

pCi/L area average

Above EPA Action Level

Person County average: 9.00 pCi/L, based on 1 user-submitted test across 1 city in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for Roxboro 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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Roxboro, NC Radon Mitigation

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Radon Readings Near Roxboro, NC

No homeowner tests have been submitted for Roxboro 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
Rougemont	11.9 mi	9.00 pCi/L	1
Stem	19.9 mi	3.00 pCi/L	1
Yanceyville	20.4 mi	4.00 pCi/L	1
Oxford	20.9 mi	4.00 pCi/L	2
Hillsborough	23.3 mi	3.00 pCi/L	1
Efland	24.3 mi	5.00 pCi/L	1
Chapel Hill	33.5 mi	3.00 pCi/L	1
Wake Forest	38.0 mi	4.50 pCi/L	2

Person County Radon Profile

The EPA maps Person County as Radon Zone 3, the lowest predicted classification, with modeled indoor screening levels under 2 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 1 city in Person County average 9.00 pCi/L across 1 test — 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 Person County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.

Radon FAQ for Roxboro, NC

What EPA Radon Zone is Roxboro in?

Roxboro and the 27573 zip code are in Person County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 3. A zone of 3 predicts an average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L.

Why are radon readings shown from areas near Roxboro?

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

Radon mitigation in Roxboro 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 Roxboro?

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.