Murfreesboro, TN Radon Mitigation and Testing

Q: What EPA Radon Zone is Murfreesboro in?

Murfreesboro is in Rutherford County, EPA Zone 1.

Q: How much does radon mitigation cost in Murfreesboro?

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

Rutherford County

EPA Zone 1

As Rutherford County's largest city within the Nashville metropolitan area, Murfreesboro sits in EPA Zone 1 where limestone bedrock and residual clay soils create elevated radon potential. Testing data for this rapidly growing university town remains limited despite its size, making individual home assessment essential. The mix of historic homes and new suburban developments across zip codes 37127-37130 means radon levels can vary significantly throughout the community.

Murfreesboro, TN Radon Mitigation

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Murfreesboro Radon Facts

Key details about the radon risk profile for Murfreesboro and the 37127 zip code area.

EPA Radon Zone

Zone 1 — High Risk

County

Rutherford County, TN

Zip Code

37127

Predicted Screening Level

> 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)

Murfreesboro and the 37127 zip code are located in Rutherford County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 1. A radon zone of 1 predicts an average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone classification.

Radon FAQ for Murfreesboro, TN

What EPA Radon Zone is Murfreesboro in?

Murfreesboro and the 37127 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.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Murfreesboro?

Radon mitigation in Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro?

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.

Most Active Radon Markets in Tennessee

Cities with the most user-submitted radon test data in the state.

City	Avg User Radon Level	Submissions
Elizabethton	7.33 pCi/L	3
Cleveland	5.33 pCi/L	3
Johnson City	4.33 pCi/L	3
Maryville	10.50 pCi/L	2
Columbia	8.50 pCi/L	2
Bristol	6.50 pCi/L	2
Chattanooga	5.00 pCi/L	2
Clarksville	20.00 pCi/L	1
Kingsport	5.00 pCi/L	1
Knoxville	4.00 pCi/L	1
Greeneville	No submissions	0
Murfreesboro	No submissions	0