Walnut Cove, NC Radon Levels
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Walnut Cove, NC Radon Facts
Nestled in Stokes County within the Winston metro area (ZIP 27052), Walnut Cove has recorded an average radon level of 12.0 pCi/L based on available testing data. This significantly exceeds the EPA's action level of 4.0 pCi/L, reflecting the area's Piedmont geology where granite intrusions and metamorphic rocks create high radon potential. Given these elevated readings and the county's geological characteristics, immediate radon testing and mitigation should be priorities for all area residents.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Walnut Cove, NC. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Walnut Cove, NC Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Walnut Cove area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 pCi/L | Walnut Cove, NC | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Walnut Cove, NC
Compare radon levels in Walnut Cove with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| King | 11.7 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Winston Salem | 17.4 mi | 6.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Pilot Mountain | 20.2 mi | 14.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Clemmons | 24.0 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Mount Airy | 28.7 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Gibsonville | 35.2 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Harmony | 42.2 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Yanceyville | 44.9 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Stokes County Radon Profile
EPA mapping assigns Stokes 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 Stokes County average 7.50 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 Stokes County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.