Radon levels in Wyoming County, West Virginia

ModerateEPA Zone 3

Predicted long-term basement average of 2.0 pCi/L (model estimate) across 22 ZIP codes - close to the US average of 1.8, close to the West Virginia average of 2.4. Ranked #48 of 55 West Virginia counties.

Test Wyoming County, WV - the EPA says "consider fixing" in this range

The predicted basement average here is 2.0 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.

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.

2.0 ± 0.06

pCi/L predicted basement mean (model SD)

1.0 ± 0.07

pCi/L predicted upstairs (above-ground) mean

1.8-2.1

range of ZIP-level basement predictions in the county

What this means for Wyoming

The typical Wyoming 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.

Note that the EPA classifies Wyoming County as Zone 3 while the newer model predicts 2.0 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 West Virginia counties: Grant County (2.1), Calhoun County (2.1), Kanawha County (2.1), Cabell County (2.0). The state's highest is Morgan County at 3.7 pCi/L.

ZIP codes in Wyoming County

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

ZIPBasementUpstairsGrade
248012.1 ± 0.061.0Moderate
248702.1 ± 0.071.0Moderate
248742.1 ± 0.051.0Moderate
258822.2 ± 0.061.0Moderate
248392.1 ± 0.071.0Moderate
248271.9 ± 0.061.0Low
248182.0 ± 0.071.0Moderate
248221.9 ± 0.070.9Low
247362.0 ± 0.071.1Low
258452.0 ± 0.071.0Low
247262.1 ± 0.071.0Moderate
248601.9 ± 0.080.9Low
248822.1 ± 0.070.9Moderate
258482.1 ± 0.071.0Moderate
248342.0 ± 0.070.9Low
259132.0 ± 0.071.0Low
248232.0 ± 0.060.9Low
259282.1 ± 0.061.1Moderate
248691.9 ± 0.061.0Low
248492.0 ± 0.061.1Moderate
258761.9 ± 0.071.1Low
258701.8 ± 0.070.9Low

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.

Wyoming County radon questions

Is radon high in Wyoming County, West Virginia?
Moderate. The model predicts a long-term basement average of 2.0 pCi/L in Wyoming County (close to the US average of 1.8 and close to the West Virginia average of 2.4). That is in the 2-4 pCi/L range where the EPA recommends considering mitigation. Ranked 48 of 55 West Virginia counties.
Should I test for radon in Wyoming County?
Yes, soon. With a predicted average of 2.0 pCi/L, many homes in Wyoming 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 3 mean for Wyoming County?
Zone 3 - low potential (< 2 pCi/L). The zone map dates from 1993 and classifies whole counties. The newer model's predicted average of 2.0 pCi/L does not line up with Zone 3, 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 Wyoming County?
A standard active sub-slab depressurization system typically runs $800-$2,500 installed nationally; West 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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