Radon levels in ZIP 41822

ModerateEPA Zone 2

ZIP 41822 (Knott County, Kentucky): predicted long-term basement average of 2.2 pCi/L (model estimate), close to the average US ZIP (2.2) and close to the Kentucky average (2.5). This is the most populous ZIP in Knott County.

Test ZIP 41822 - 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.

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 ± 0.07

pCi/L predicted basement mean (model SD)

1.1 ± 0.07

pCi/L predicted upstairs mean

1.7 ± 0.07

pCi/L predicted typical screening test

How 41822 compares

Within Knott County, ZIP 41822 ranks #11 of 21 ZIPs by predicted basement level; the county average is 2.2 pCi/L and its ZIPs run from 1.8 to 2.5. The county is EPA Radon Zone 2. About 2,553 people lived in this ZIP at the 2010 Census.

Above-ground floors are predicted at 1.1 pCi/L, below the action level, while basements sit in the 2-4 band. If you spend time in a finished basement, test there first.

Other ZIP codes in Knott County

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  • 418442.2
  • 416402.3
  • 417732.3
  • 418392.2
  • 418622.4
  • 418432.3
  • 417402.2
  • 418312.3
  • 418282.1
  • 418362.2
  • 418342.0
  • 418472.0
  • 417592.3
  • 418592.5
  • 417722.1
  • 418172.1
  • 416431.9
  • 417251.8
  • 418612.0

ZIP 41822 radon questions

Is radon high in ZIP 41822?
Moderate. The model's predicted long-term basement average for ZIP 41822 is 2.2 pCi/L (SD 0.07), with above-ground floors at 1.1 pCi/L. That is close to the average US ZIP code (2.2) and close to the Knott County average of 2.2. It ranks 11 of 21 ZIPs in the county.
Do I need to test my home in 41822?
Yes. 41822's predicted average falls in the EPA's 2-4 pCi/L "consider fixing" band, and a meaningful share of individual homes in such areas test above 4. Test with a short-term kit and confirm anything at 2 or higher with a long-term test.
What EPA radon zone is ZIP 41822 in?
ZIP 41822 lies mostly in Knott County, which the EPA classifies as Radon Zone 2 (moderate potential (2-4 pCi/L)). Zones are county-wide and date from 1993; the ZIP-level prediction above is from a 2001-2021 model built on millions of tests.

ZIP pages are generated for ZIPs predicted at or above 2.5 pCi/L and for the most populous ZIP in each county; all other ZIPs appear in their county table. Methodology.