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New Richmond, WI Radon Levels

Check local New Richmond radon levels and find certified testing and mitigation professionals to keep your home safe


New Richmond, WI Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Unknown Unknown
County St Croix County, WI
Zip Code 54017

Positioned in St Croix County within the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro area, New Richmond currently lacks comprehensive radon testing data. The community sits on glacial deposits over sandstone bedrock characteristic of western Wisconsin's St. Croix River valley. Given Wisconsin's variable radon geology and the prevalence of basement construction, homeowners in zip code 54017 should prioritize professional testing.

4.00
pCi/L area average
Above EPA Action Level

St Croix County average: 4.00 pCi/L, based on 2 user-submitted tests across 2 cities in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for New Richmond 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 New Richmond, WI

No homeowner tests have been submitted for New Richmond 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
Somerset 7.3 mi 4.00 pCi/L 1
Houlton 11.5 mi 4.00 pCi/L 1
Osceola 15.8 mi 5.00 pCi/L 1
Amery 16.9 mi 3.00 pCi/L 1
River Falls 19.1 mi 7.00 pCi/L 2
Saint Croix Falls 27.0 mi 7.00 pCi/L 1
Ellsworth 27.2 mi 5.00 pCi/L 1
Almena 33.1 mi 2.00 pCi/L 1

St Croix County Radon Profile

St Croix County lacks a firm EPA zone classification, and the EPA recommends testing every home regardless of regional radon predictions. Homeowner-submitted tests from 2 cities in St Croix County average 4.00 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 St Croix County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.

Radon FAQ for New Richmond, WI

What EPA Radon Zone is New Richmond in?
New Richmond and the 54017 zip code are in St Croix County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of Unknown. A zone of Unknown does not have sufficient data for classification.
Why are radon readings shown from areas near New Richmond?
No homeowner radon tests have been submitted for New Richmond yet. Because radon is driven by regional soil and bedrock geology, readings from the closest cities—and the St Croix County average—are the best available indicator of local conditions until New Richmond 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 New Richmond?
Radon mitigation in New Richmond 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 New Richmond?
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.