Is radon high in Pickens County, South Carolina?

Moderate. The model predicts a long-term basement average of 2.2 pCi/L in Pickens County (about 1.2× the US average of 1.8 and about 1.3× the South Carolina average of 1.6). That is in the 2-4 pCi/L range where the EPA recommends considering mitigation. Ranked 3 of 46 South Carolina counties.

Should I test for radon in Pickens County?

Yes, soon. With a predicted average of 2.2 pCi/L, many homes in Pickens County will test above the 4 pCi/L action level. Use a short-term kit first; if it reads 2 or higher, confirm with a long-term test or continuous monitor before deciding on mitigation.

What does EPA Radon Zone 2 mean for Pickens County?

Zone 2 - moderate potential (2-4 pCi/L). The zone map dates from 1993 and classifies whole counties. The 2001-2021 model agrees with the zone here. Neither replaces a test of your own home.

How much does radon mitigation cost in Pickens County?

A standard active sub-slab depressurization system typically runs $800-$2,500 installed nationally; South Carolina 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 Pickens County, South Carolina

ModerateEPA Zone 2

Predicted long-term basement average of 2.2 pCi/L (model estimate) across 8 ZIP codes - about 1.2× the US average of 1.8, about 1.3× the South Carolina average of 1.6. Ranked #3 of 46 South Carolina counties.

Test Pickens County, SC - the EPA says "consider fixing" in this range

The predicted basement average here is 2.2 pCi/L, in the 2-4 pCi/L band where the EPA recommends considering mitigation. Plenty of individual homes in a moderate area test above 4. Start with a short-term test; if it comes back at 2 or higher, follow up with a long-term test or a continuous monitor.

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Already tested at 4 pCi/L or higher? Find a certified mitigation professional (EPA). A mitigation system typically runs $800-$2,500 installed.

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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.

2.2 ± 0.06

pCi/L predicted basement mean (model SD)

1.1 ± 0.07

pCi/L predicted upstairs (above-ground) mean

1.9-3.6

range of ZIP-level basement predictions in the county

What this means for Pickens

The typical Pickens County home is predicted in the 2-4 pCi/L band. The EPA's guidance for this range is to consider fixing, because there is no known safe level and roughly one home in several in a moderate area will test above 4.

The 1993 EPA zone (2) and the 2001-2021 model agree for Pickens. County figures weight each ZIP by its 2010 Census population, so they describe where people live rather than empty land.

Comparable South Carolina counties: Cherokee County (2.2), Greenville County (2.3), Spartanburg County (2.1), Anderson County (2.0). The state's highest is Oconee County at 2.5 pCi/L.

ZIP codes in Pickens County

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

ZIP	Basement	Upstairs	Grade
29640	2.1 ± 0.06	1.1	Moderate
29671	2.3 ± 0.09	1.3	Moderate
29657	2.3 ± 0.06	1.1	Moderate
29630	2.2 ± 0.05	0.9	Moderate
29631	1.9 ± 0.06	1.0	Low
29682	2.6 ± 0.09	1.2	Moderate
29685	3.6 ± 0.10	1.7	Moderate
29667	2.1 ± 0.06	1.2	Moderate

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.

Pickens County radon questions

Is radon high in Pickens County, South Carolina?: Moderate. The model predicts a long-term basement average of 2.2 pCi/L in Pickens County (about 1.2× the US average of 1.8 and about 1.3× the South Carolina average of 1.6). That is in the 2-4 pCi/L range where the EPA recommends considering mitigation. Ranked 3 of 46 South Carolina counties.
Should I test for radon in Pickens County?: Yes, soon. With a predicted average of 2.2 pCi/L, many homes in Pickens County will test above the 4 pCi/L action level. Use a short-term kit first; if it reads 2 or higher, confirm with a long-term test or continuous monitor before deciding on mitigation.
What does EPA Radon Zone 2 mean for Pickens County?: Zone 2 - moderate potential (2-4 pCi/L). The zone map dates from 1993 and classifies whole counties. The 2001-2021 model agrees with the zone here. Neither replaces a test of your own home.
How much does radon mitigation cost in Pickens County?: A standard active sub-slab depressurization system typically runs $800-$2,500 installed nationally; South Carolina 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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