What EPA's radon map says about Curry County

Curry County is mapped as Zone 2 - Moderate Potential by EPA — meaning the county-wide average indoor level is predicted between 2 and 4 pCi/L. That puts Curry County in the 55th percentile nationally for radon potential — higher than 55% of the counties EPA has rated.

Where Curry County sits nationally

About 47,156 people live in Curry County, New Mexico, spread over 1,405.524 square miles. Averaged across its land area, Curry County runs about 34 people per square mile. Among counties sharing Curry County's EPA zone, it outranks 66% of them by population. Curry County falls in EPA Radon Region 6, one of 503 counties nationally EPA assigns to that same geologic province.

Why the zone isn't the answer by itself

Call it a middle case: above the 1.3 pCi/L most US homes average, below the 4 pCi/L line EPA uses to recommend mitigation — that's Curry County's Zone 2 prediction. Nothing about a Zone 2 label lowers the case for testing in Curry County — EPA recommends it in every zone, moderate included.

If Curry County tests above the action level

Mitigation cost doesn't depend on Curry County's zone — it depends on the house's foundation. A typical system runs $800–$2,500 (about $1,200 typical), and testing first is what tells you whether that's needed at all.

Find New Mexico's state radon program

Curry County's test kit answers today; a Airthings radon monitor keeps answering for Curry County over time. Affiliate link, RadonZoneCheck earns a commission there, at no extra cost to you. RADONZONE-10OFF at checkout knocks 10% off.

More on how this number was built

Curry County's zone, rank and region all trace back to named EPA and Census sources — the methodology guide lists exactly which ones. If you're unsure why a low zone still deserves a test, the zone explainer covers that directly.