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Radon in ZIP code 62448

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ZIP 62448 crosses 3 county lines. Most of its land (96.6%) is in Jasper County, Illinois. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 2, moderate potential.

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Zone 2 Jasper County, IL · 96.6% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L.

Zone 2 Richland County, IL · 2.3% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L.

Zone 2 Clay County, IL · 1.1% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L.

What this means for homes in 62448

EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in each part of 62448 shares its county’s prediction. The zone is a starting point, not a measurement of your house. In a Zone 2 area many homes are fine and many are not; only a test tells you which yours is.

Because 62448 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.

Radon professionals for 62448

These professionals are listed for the counties that 62448 falls in. Featured listings are paid placements and are labelled.

See all 62 on the Jasper County page →

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Illinois radon help

IL Emergency Management Agency Radon Program (217-782-4977) can help with test kits, local data and credentialed professionals: iema.illinois.gov/nrs/radon.html.

Frequently asked questions

What is the radon zone for ZIP code 62448?

ZIP 62448 spans 3 counties. The highest-potential zone among them is Zone 2 (moderate potential). Jasper County: Zone 2 (96.6% of the ZIP's land); Richland County: Zone 2 (2.3% of the ZIP's land); Clay County: Zone 2 (1.1% of the ZIP's land).

Should I test for radon in 62448?

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.

Are there certified radon professionals near 62448?

This page lists 62 professionals for the counties that 62448 falls in, each checked against the state's official certification or licence list.

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Radon Test Checklist

A one-page, step-by-step checklist for running a home radon test right the first time, and what to do with the number.

  • Short-term vs. long-term test: which to use
  • Closed-house conditions and where to place the kit
  • 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 62448 (Jasper County, IL): EPA radon zone · Radon by ZIP