Is radon high in San Francisco County, California?

Low. The model predicts a long-term basement average of 1.3 pCi/L in San Francisco County (about 27% below the US average of 1.8 and close to the California average of 1.5). That is below the EPA's 2 pCi/L "consider fixing" threshold, though individual homes still vary. Ranked 58 of 58 California counties.

Should I test for radon in San Francisco County?

Yes, once. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of area, and the model's ZIP-level predictions in San Francisco County already range from 1.1 to 1.6 pCi/L. A short-term kit costs little and settles the question for your house.

What does EPA Radon Zone 2 mean for San Francisco County?

Zone 2 - moderate potential (2-4 pCi/L). The zone map dates from 1993 and classifies whole counties. The newer model's predicted average of 1.3 pCi/L does not line up with Zone 2, which is common - the EPA itself says high-radon homes exist in every zone. Neither replaces a test of your own home.

How much does radon mitigation cost in San Francisco County?

A standard active sub-slab depressurization system typically runs $800-$2,500 installed nationally; California quotes vary with foundation type (slab, crawlspace, basement), home size and local labor. Get two or three bids from certified mitigators listed by your state radon program or the EPA's find-a-professional page.

Radon levels in San Francisco County, California

LowEPA Zone 2

Predicted long-term basement average of 1.3 pCi/L (model estimate) across 25 ZIP codes - about 27% below the US average of 1.8, close to the California average of 1.5. Ranked #58 of 58 California counties.

Test San Francisco County, CA once anyway - radon varies house to house

The predicted basement average here is 1.3 pCi/L, below the EPA's 2 pCi/L "consider fixing" threshold. That's good news for the area - but the EPA still recommends every home be tested, because foundation cracks, soil pockets and ventilation make one house very different from its neighbor. One inexpensive kit settles it.

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Predicted (model estimate). The pCi/L figures on this page are long-term area averages from a peer-reviewed national model built on millions of real radon tests (2001-2021). They describe the typical home in this area - not your home, which can be several times higher or lower. The EPA radon zone is a separate, 1993 county-level classification. How the numbers work.

1.3 ± 0.06

pCi/L predicted basement mean (model SD)

0.6 ± 0.09

pCi/L predicted upstairs (above-ground) mean

1.1-1.6

range of ZIP-level basement predictions in the county

What this means for San Francisco

The typical San Francisco County home is predicted below 2 pCi/L, the lowest band. That is the best case an area can show - but it describes the average house, and the ZIP-level predictions within the county still span 1.1 to 1.6 pCi/L.

Note that the EPA classifies San Francisco County as Zone 2 while the newer model predicts 1.3 pCi/L. The zone map predates two decades of test data; where they disagree, we grade on the model but show both. County figures weight each ZIP by its 2010 Census population, so they describe where people live rather than empty land.

Comparable California counties: Sacramento County (1.3), Del Norte County (1.4), Contra Costa County (1.4), Marin County (1.4). The state's highest is Mono County at 2.7 pCi/L.

ZIP codes in San Francisco County

Predicted basement and upstairs means by ZIP (model estimate). ZIPs whose land is mostly in this county.

ZIP	Basement	Upstairs	Grade
94112	1.5 ± 0.07	0.7	Low
94110	1.3 ± 0.07	0.6	Low
94122	1.3 ± 0.06	0.5	Low
94109	1.1 ± 0.07	0.6	Low
94116	1.4 ± 0.06	0.5	Low
94121	1.3 ± 0.06	0.6	Low
94134	1.5 ± 0.06	0.6	Low
94117	1.2 ± 0.06	0.6	Low
94118	1.3 ± 0.06	0.6	Low
94124	1.4 ± 0.06	0.6	Low
94115	1.2 ± 0.07	0.6	Low
94102	1.3 ± 0.07	0.6	Low
94114	1.3 ± 0.07	0.5	Low
94132	1.4 ± 0.06	0.6	Low
94103	1.3 ± 0.07	0.6	Low
94131	1.5 ± 0.06	0.7	Low
94107	1.3 ± 0.07	0.6	Low
94133	1.3 ± 0.07	0.5	Low
94123	1.2 ± 0.06	0.6	Low
94127	1.6 ± 0.07	0.7	Low
94105	1.2 ± 0.07	0.6	Low
94158	1.3 ± 0.07	0.6	Low
94129	1.3 ± 0.06	0.6	Low
94130	1.4 ± 0.06	0.6	Low
94104	1.3 ± 0.07	0.6	Low

If your test comes back at 4 pCi/L or higher

Mitigation is a routine job: a fan-driven pipe that vents soil gas from under the slab to above the roofline, typically $800-$2,500 installed (typical range; local quotes vary). Use certified professionals: EPA find-a-professional. Read the full mitigation guide.

San Francisco County radon questions

Is radon high in San Francisco County, California?: Low. The model predicts a long-term basement average of 1.3 pCi/L in San Francisco County (about 27% below the US average of 1.8 and close to the California average of 1.5). That is below the EPA's 2 pCi/L "consider fixing" threshold, though individual homes still vary. Ranked 58 of 58 California counties.
Should I test for radon in San Francisco County?: Yes, once. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of area, and the model's ZIP-level predictions in San Francisco County already range from 1.1 to 1.6 pCi/L. A short-term kit costs little and settles the question for your house.
What does EPA Radon Zone 2 mean for San Francisco County?: Zone 2 - moderate potential (2-4 pCi/L). The zone map dates from 1993 and classifies whole counties. The newer model's predicted average of 1.3 pCi/L does not line up with Zone 2, which is common - the EPA itself says high-radon homes exist in every zone. Neither replaces a test of your own home.
How much does radon mitigation cost in San Francisco County?: A standard active sub-slab depressurization system typically runs $800-$2,500 installed nationally; California quotes vary with foundation type (slab, crawlspace, basement), home size and local labor. Get two or three bids from certified mitigators listed by your state radon program or the EPA's find-a-professional page.

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