What EPA's radon map says about Hopewell city

EPA places Hopewell city in Zone 3 - Low Potential — a predicted county-wide average indoor radon level below 2 pCi/L, based on the geology, soil and aerial radioactivity data behind EPA's national map. Hopewell city sits at the 15th percentile nationally for radon potential — above 15 of every 100 rated counties.

Hopewell city by the numbers

About 22,970 people live in Hopewell city, Virginia, spread over 10.354 square miles. Population density there runs about 2,218 people per square mile. Among counties sharing Hopewell city's EPA zone, it outranks 45% of them by population.

What this actually means for a house in Hopewell city

Hopewell city's predicted average sits below the national indoor average of about 1.3 pCi/L, well under EPA's 4 pCi/L action level. Even at Zone 3, Hopewell city homes are not guaranteed a low reading — zone is a county-wide average, and EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.

Next steps for a home in Hopewell city

Mitigation cost doesn't depend on Hopewell city'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 Virginia's state radon program

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

More on how this number was built

Hopewell city's zone, rank and region all trace back to named EPA and Census sources — the methodology guide lists exactly which ones. Whatever zone Hopewell city carries, the zone explainer covers what it does and doesn't tell you about any one house.