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Mount Horeb, WI Radon Levels

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Mount Horeb, WI Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Zone 1 — High Risk > 4.0 pCi/L (Zone 1)
County Dane County, WI
Zip Code 53572
Avg. User Level 9.00 pCi/L
User Tests 1

Located in Dane County within the Madison Metro area, Mount Horeb shows an average radon level of 9.0 pCi/L, significantly exceeding the EPA action threshold. The community sits on Wisconsin's limestone-rich terrain where glacial deposits over dolomite bedrock create highly favorable conditions for radon production and accumulation. Homes in zip code 53572 reflect the area's mix of older farmhouses and newer construction, both susceptible to radon entry through basement foundations common throughout southern Wisconsin.

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pCi/L average
Above EPA Action Level

Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Mount Horeb, WI. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.

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Mount Horeb, WI Radon Levels

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

Radon LevelCityHome AgeFoundation
9 pCi/L Mount Horeb, WI 21-50 Years Full Basement

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Radon Readings Near Mount Horeb, WI

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

CityDistanceAvg User LevelReadings
Blue Mounds 4.7 mi 15.00 pCi/L 1
Verona 9.6 mi 18.00 pCi/L 1
Ridgeway 12.5 mi 8.00 pCi/L 1
Middleton 13.8 mi 4.00 pCi/L 1
New Glarus 13.9 mi 7.00 pCi/L 1
Oregon 18.6 mi 12.00 pCi/L 1
Waunakee 19.1 mi 5.50 pCi/L 2
Spring Green 20.9 mi 4.00 pCi/L 1

Dane County Radon Profile

Dane County falls in EPA Radon Zone 1, meaning the local uranium-bearing geology is predicted to drive average indoor radon screening levels above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action threshold. Homeowner-submitted tests from 7 cities in Dane County average 9.75 pCi/L across 8 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. Since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer nationally, the EPA urges every household in Dane County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.

Radon FAQ for Mount Horeb, WI

What is the average radon level in Mount Horeb, WI?
Based on 1 user-submitted test, the average radon level in Mount Horeb is 9.00 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 Mount Horeb in?
Mount Horeb and the 53572 zip code are in Dane 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 Mount Horeb?
Radon mitigation in Mount Horeb 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 Mount Horeb?
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.