Is radon high in Loudoun County, Virginia?

Low. The model predicts a long-term basement average of 1.3 pCi/L in Loudoun County (about 27% below the US average of 1.8 and about 20% below the Virginia average of 1.6). That is below the EPA's 2 pCi/L "consider fixing" threshold, though individual homes still vary. Ranked 100 of 112 Virginia counties.

Should I test for radon in Loudoun County?

Yes, once. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of area, and the model's ZIP-level predictions in Loudoun County already range from 0.9 to 1.7 pCi/L. A short-term kit costs little and settles the question for your house.

What does EPA Radon Zone 2 mean for Loudoun 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 Loudoun County?

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

LowEPA Zone 2

Predicted long-term basement average of 1.3 pCi/L (model estimate) across 17 ZIP codes - about 27% below the US average of 1.8, about 20% below the Virginia average of 1.6. Ranked #100 of 112 Virginia counties.

Test Loudoun County, VA 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 ± 0.08

pCi/L predicted basement mean (model SD)

1.0 ± 0.06

pCi/L predicted upstairs (above-ground) mean

0.9-1.7

range of ZIP-level basement predictions in the county

What this means for Loudoun

The typical Loudoun 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 0.9 to 1.7 pCi/L.

Note that the EPA classifies Loudoun 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 Virginia counties: Accomack County (1.4), Northampton County (1.4), Prince William County (1.3), Greensville County (1.4). The state's highest is Wythe County at 3.3 pCi/L.

ZIP codes in Loudoun County

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

ZIP	Basement	Upstairs	Grade
20147	1.0 ± 0.10	0.8	Low
20176	1.4 ± 0.07	1.0	Low
20164	1.2 ± 0.11	1.0	Low
20165	0.9 ± 0.08	0.7	Low
20148	1.7 ± 0.08	1.2	Low
20175	1.3 ± 0.08	0.9	Low
20152	1.6 ± 0.08	1.2	Low
20132	1.5 ± 0.08	1.1	Low
20105	1.5 ± 0.08	1.0	Low
20166	1.4 ± 0.06	1.1	Low
20180	1.5 ± 0.05	1.0	Low
20141	1.6 ± 0.06	1.1	Low
20158	1.6 ± 0.05	1.1	Low
20117	1.7 ± 0.05	1.2	Low
20197	1.5 ± 0.05	1.0	Low
20184	1.6 ± 0.06	1.0	Low
20129	1.5 ± 0.06	0.9	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.

Loudoun County radon questions

Is radon high in Loudoun County, Virginia?: Low. The model predicts a long-term basement average of 1.3 pCi/L in Loudoun County (about 27% below the US average of 1.8 and about 20% below the Virginia average of 1.6). That is below the EPA's 2 pCi/L "consider fixing" threshold, though individual homes still vary. Ranked 100 of 112 Virginia counties.
Should I test for radon in Loudoun County?: Yes, once. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of area, and the model's ZIP-level predictions in Loudoun County already range from 0.9 to 1.7 pCi/L. A short-term kit costs little and settles the question for your house.
What does EPA Radon Zone 2 mean for Loudoun 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 Loudoun County?: A standard active sub-slab depressurization system typically runs $800-$2,500 installed nationally; Virginia 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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