Is radon high in Rutland County, Vermont?

Low. The model predicts a long-term basement average of 1.8 pCi/L in Rutland County (close to the US average of 1.8 and close to the Vermont average of 1.7). That is below the EPA's 2 pCi/L "consider fixing" threshold, though individual homes still vary. Ranked 10 of 14 Vermont counties.

Should I test for radon in Rutland County?

Yes, once. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of area, and the model's ZIP-level predictions in Rutland County already range from 1.4 to 2.2 pCi/L. A short-term kit costs little and settles the question for your house.

What does EPA Radon Zone 2 mean for Rutland 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 1.8 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 Rutland County?

A standard active sub-slab depressurization system typically runs $800-$2,500 installed nationally; Vermont 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 Rutland County, Vermont

LowEPA Zone 2

Predicted long-term basement average of 1.8 pCi/L (model estimate) across 25 ZIP codes - close to the US average of 1.8, close to the Vermont average of 1.7. Ranked #10 of 14 Vermont counties.

Test Rutland County, VT once anyway - radon varies house to house

The predicted basement average here is 1.8 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.

1.8 ± 0.07

pCi/L predicted basement mean (model SD)

1.1 ± 0.07

pCi/L predicted upstairs (above-ground) mean

1.4-2.2

range of ZIP-level basement predictions in the county

What this means for Rutland

The typical Rutland 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 2.2 pCi/L.

Note that the EPA classifies Rutland County as Zone 2 while the newer model predicts 1.8 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 Vermont counties: Lamoille County (1.8), Caledonia County (1.8), Orleans County (1.8), Windham County (1.9). The state's highest is Bennington County at 2.0 pCi/L.

ZIP codes in Rutland County

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

ZIP	Basement	Upstairs	Grade
05701	1.6 ± 0.08	1.1	Low
05733	1.7 ± 0.07	0.8	Low
05735	1.9 ± 0.06	1.1	Low
05743	1.8 ± 0.05	1.1	Low
05764	2.0 ± 0.06	1.1	Moderate
05777	2.0 ± 0.06	1.1	Moderate
05763	1.8 ± 0.06	1.2	Low
05773	1.8 ± 0.06	1.1	Low
05759	1.9 ± 0.05	1.2	Low
05765	1.8 ± 0.05	1.0	Low
05739	1.9 ± 0.07	1.1	Low
05774	1.9 ± 0.05	1.2	Low
05738	1.9 ± 0.07	1.3	Low
05761	2.1 ± 0.06	1.2	Moderate
05737	2.2 ± 0.07	1.4	Moderate
05757	2.0 ± 0.06	1.3	Moderate
05751	2.0 ± 0.06	1.4	Moderate
05758	1.9 ± 0.06	1.1	Low
05732	1.8 ± 0.05	1.1	Low
05736	1.6 ± 0.05	0.9	Low
05775	2.1 ± 0.07	1.2	Moderate
05742	2.0 ± 0.07	1.2	Low
05762	1.9 ± 0.07	1.2	Low
05744	1.8 ± 0.06	1.1	Low
05730	1.4 ± 0.09	1.0	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.

Rutland County radon questions

Is radon high in Rutland County, Vermont?: Low. The model predicts a long-term basement average of 1.8 pCi/L in Rutland County (close to the US average of 1.8 and close to the Vermont average of 1.7). That is below the EPA's 2 pCi/L "consider fixing" threshold, though individual homes still vary. Ranked 10 of 14 Vermont counties.
Should I test for radon in Rutland County?: Yes, once. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of area, and the model's ZIP-level predictions in Rutland County already range from 1.4 to 2.2 pCi/L. A short-term kit costs little and settles the question for your house.
What does EPA Radon Zone 2 mean for Rutland 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 1.8 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 Rutland County?: A standard active sub-slab depressurization system typically runs $800-$2,500 installed nationally; Vermont 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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