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La Vergne, TN Radon Levels

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La Vergne, TN Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Zone 1 — High Risk > 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)
County Rutherford County, TN
Zip Code 37086

Situated in Rutherford County within the Nashville Metro area, La Vergne's location in Tennessee's limestone-rich Cumberland Plateau region creates moderate radon potential. Current testing data for zip code 37086 is limited, though the area's EPA Zone 1 designation indicates elevated risk that warrants professional evaluation. Homeowners should conduct radon testing to establish baseline readings, particularly in homes with basements or crawl spaces where radon accumulation is most likely.

7.00
pCi/L area average
Above EPA Action Level

Rutherford County average: 7.00 pCi/L, based on 1 user-submitted test across 1 city in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for La Vergne itself yet, so this county figure is the closest available benchmark. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.

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Radon Readings Near La Vergne, TN

No homeowner tests have been submitted for La Vergne 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.

CityDistanceAvg User LevelReadings
Smyrna 4.5 mi 7.00 pCi/L 1
Hermitage 12.1 mi 4.00 pCi/L 1
Mount Juliet 12.6 mi 2.00 pCi/L 1
Brentwood 12.9 mi 8.50 pCi/L 2
Nashville 15.6 mi 7.00 pCi/L 1
Old Hickory 16.1 mi 12.00 pCi/L 1
Franklin 17.0 mi 5.00 pCi/L 1
Lebanon 18.7 mi 5.00 pCi/L 1

Rutherford County Radon Profile

Because of its underlying geology, Rutherford 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 1 city in Rutherford County average 7.00 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 Rutherford County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.

Radon FAQ for La Vergne, TN

What EPA Radon Zone is La Vergne in?
La Vergne and the 37086 zip code are in Rutherford 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.
Why are radon readings shown from areas near La Vergne?
No homeowner radon tests have been submitted for La Vergne yet. Because radon is driven by regional soil and bedrock geology, readings from the closest cities—and the Rutherford County average—are the best available indicator of local conditions until La Vergne 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 La Vergne?
Radon mitigation in La Vergne 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 La Vergne?
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.