Radon in ZIP code 65440

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ZIP 65440 crosses 3 county lines. Most of its land (54.6%) is in Dent County, Missouri. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 1, highest potential.

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Zone 2 Dent County, MO · 54.6% of the ZIP’s land area

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

Zone 2 Reynolds County, MO · 40% of the ZIP’s land area

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

Zone 1 Iron County, MO · 5.4% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level above 4 pCi/L.

What this means for homes in 65440

EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in each part of 65440 shares its county’s prediction. The zone is a starting point, not a measurement of your house. Zone 1 areas like this one have a high share of homes above 4 pCi/L, so testing is a priority.

Because 65440 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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Missouri radon help

Bureau of Environmental Epidemiology, MO Department of Health and Senior Services (573-751-6102) can help with test kits, local data and credentialed professionals: health.mo.gov.

Frequently asked questions

What is the radon zone for ZIP code 65440?

ZIP 65440 spans 3 counties. The highest-potential zone among them is Zone 1 (highest potential). Dent County: Zone 2 (54.6% of the ZIP's land); Reynolds County: Zone 2 (40% of the ZIP's land); Iron County: Zone 1 (5.4% of the ZIP's land).

Should I test for radon in 65440?

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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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 65440 (Dent County, MO): EPA radon zone · Radon by ZIP