Radon in ZIP code 38954

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ZIP 38954 crosses 3 county lines. Most of its land (81.7%) is in Leflore County, Mississippi. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 3, low potential.

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Zone 3 Leflore County, MS · 81.7% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Carroll County, MS · 16.1% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Holmes County, MS · 2.2% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

What this means for homes in 38954

EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in each part of 38954 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 38954 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 38954?

ZIP 38954 spans 3 counties. The highest-potential zone among them is Zone 3 (low potential). Leflore County: Zone 3 (81.7% of the ZIP's land); Carroll County: Zone 3 (16.1% of the ZIP's land); Holmes County: Zone 3 (2.2% of the ZIP's land).

Should I test for radon in 38954?

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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  • 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 38954 (Leflore County, MS): EPA radon zone · Radon by ZIP