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Houtzdale, PA Radon Levels

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Houtzdale, PA Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Zone 1 — High Risk > 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)
County Clearfield County, PA
Zip Code 16651
Avg. User Level 14.00 pCi/L
User Tests 2

Located in Clearfield County within Pennsylvania's coal region, this community sits atop Pennsylvanian-age sedimentary rocks and coal measures that can produce elevated radon concentrations. The area features older housing stock including many homes from the early-to-mid 1900s with stone or block basements typical of Pennsylvania mining communities. Current testing shows an average radon level of 14.0 pCi/L, significantly exceeding the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L and indicating that radon mitigation should be a priority for area residents.

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Above EPA Action Level

Based on 2 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Houtzdale, PA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.

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Houtzdale, PA Radon Levels

User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Houtzdale area.

Radon LevelCityHome AgeFoundation
15 pCi/L Houtzdale, PA 0-20 Years Full Basement
13 pCi/L Houtzdale, PA 0-20 Years Full Basement

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Radon Readings Near Houtzdale, PA

Compare radon levels in Houtzdale with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.

CityDistanceAvg User LevelReadings
Philipsburg 8.4 mi 10.00 pCi/L 2
Curwensville 12.7 mi 4.00 pCi/L 1
Clearfield 13.8 mi 12.00 pCi/L 1
Grampian 16.0 mi 19.00 pCi/L 1
Altoona 22.0 mi 6.00 pCi/L 2
State College 25.7 mi 9.93 pCi/L 15
Hollidaysburg 27.1 mi 7.00 pCi/L 1
Duncansville 28.2 mi 3.00 pCi/L 1

Clearfield County Radon Profile

Because of its underlying geology, Clearfield 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 5 cities in Clearfield County average 13.83 pCi/L across 6 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 Clearfield County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.

Radon FAQ for Houtzdale, PA

What is the average radon level in Houtzdale, PA?
Based on 2 user-submitted tests, the average radon level in Houtzdale is 14.00 pCi/L. This exceeds the EPA's recommended action level of 4.0 pCi/L, and radon testing is recommended for all homes in the area.
What EPA Radon Zone is Houtzdale in?
Houtzdale and the 16651 zip code are in Clearfield County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L.
How much does radon mitigation cost in Houtzdale?
Radon mitigation in Houtzdale 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 Houtzdale?
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.