Radon levels in Collin County, Texas

LowEPA Zone 3

Predicted long-term basement average of 1.6 pCi/L (model estimate) across 27 ZIP codes - close to the US average of 1.8, close to the Texas average of 1.5. Ranked #144 of 253 Texas counties.

Test Collin County, TX once anyway - radon varies house to house

The predicted basement average here is 1.6 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.

1.6 ± 0.06

pCi/L predicted basement mean (model SD)

0.8 ± 0.06

pCi/L predicted upstairs (above-ground) mean

1.4-1.9

range of ZIP-level basement predictions in the county

What this means for Collin

The typical Collin 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 1.4 to 1.9 pCi/L.

The 1993 EPA zone (3) and the 2001-2021 model agree for Collin. County figures weight each ZIP by its 2010 Census population, so they describe where people live rather than empty land.

Comparable Texas counties: Camp County (1.6), Kinney County (1.6), Tarrant County (1.6), Wood County (1.6). The state's highest is Hemphill County at 2.5 pCi/L.

ZIP codes in Collin County

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

ZIPBasementUpstairsGrade
750701.6 ± 0.060.8Low
750341.6 ± 0.060.9Low
750021.7 ± 0.060.8Low
750251.6 ± 0.060.8Low
752871.5 ± 0.060.9Low
750981.5 ± 0.070.7Low
750351.7 ± 0.051.0Low
750931.6 ± 0.050.9Low
750231.6 ± 0.060.9Low
750741.7 ± 0.060.8Low
750711.8 ± 0.060.8Low
750241.5 ± 0.060.8Low
750691.8 ± 0.060.9Low
750751.7 ± 0.060.8Low
750131.6 ± 0.060.8Low
752521.5 ± 0.061.2Low
750821.6 ± 0.060.8Low
750941.4 ± 0.060.7Low
754071.6 ± 0.070.7Low
754091.9 ± 0.060.9Low
750781.7 ± 0.050.9Low
754421.7 ± 0.070.7Low
750091.9 ± 0.060.9Low
754541.7 ± 0.060.9Low
751731.7 ± 0.070.7Low
754241.7 ± 0.060.8Low
751661.6 ± 0.070.7Low

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.

Collin County radon questions

Is radon high in Collin County, Texas?
Low. The model predicts a long-term basement average of 1.6 pCi/L in Collin County (close to the US average of 1.8 and close to the Texas average of 1.5). That is below the EPA's 2 pCi/L "consider fixing" threshold, though individual homes still vary. Ranked 144 of 253 Texas counties.
Should I test for radon in Collin County?
Yes, once. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of area, and the model's ZIP-level predictions in Collin County already range from 1.4 to 1.9 pCi/L. A short-term kit costs little and settles the question for your house.
What does EPA Radon Zone 3 mean for Collin County?
Zone 3 - low potential (< 2 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 Collin County?
A standard active sub-slab depressurization system typically runs $800-$2,500 installed nationally; Texas 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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