Radon in ZIP code 38619

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ZIP 38619 crosses 3 county lines. Most of its land (79.5%) is in Panola County, Mississippi. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 3, low potential.

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Zone 3 Panola County, MS · 79.5% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Lafayette County, MS · 15.1% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Tate County, MS · 5.5% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

What this means for homes in 38619

EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in each part of 38619 shares its county’s prediction. The zone is a starting point, not a measurement of your house. A Zone 3 prediction is the lowest, but EPA still finds homes above the action level in these areas.

Because 38619 crosses county lines, your county depends on your street. Your property tax bill or county assessor site shows which county you are in. Next: read how to test your home, then check the number with the level calculator.

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The Mississippi radon program can help with test kits, local data and credentialed professionals: msdh.ms.gov/page/44,0,100.html.

Frequently asked questions

What is the radon zone for ZIP code 38619?

ZIP 38619 spans 3 counties. The highest-potential zone among them is Zone 3 (low potential). Panola County: Zone 3 (79.5% of the ZIP's land); Lafayette County: Zone 3 (15.1% of the ZIP's land); Tate County: Zone 3 (5.5% of the ZIP's land).

Should I test for radon in 38619?

Yes. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone, because radon varies from house to house. Fix the home if a confirmed result is 4 pCi/L or higher, and consider fixing between 2 and 4 pCi/L.

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  • Short-term vs. long-term test: which to use
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  • What 2, 4 and 8 pCi/L mean and when to fix

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Sources

  1. U.S. EPA, EPA Map of Radon Zones (text version)
  2. U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File
Radon in ZIP 38619 (Panola County, MS): EPA radon zone · Radon by ZIP