Lipscomb County, TX radon potential

EPA places Lipscomb County in Zone 2 - Moderate Potential — a predicted county-wide average indoor radon level between 2 and 4 pCi/L, based on the geology, soil and aerial radioactivity data behind EPA's national map. Nationally, Lipscomb County ranks higher in radon potential than 34% of rated counties (the 34th percentile).

Lipscomb County by the numbers

Lipscomb County, Texas is home to about 2,880 people across 932.214 square miles. Population density there runs about 3 people per square mile. Within its own EPA zone, Lipscomb County is bigger by population than 4% of the counties that share it. EPA's geology-based Region 6 groups Lipscomb County with 502 other counties nationally sharing its underlying rock and soil profile.

What this actually means for a house in Lipscomb County

Lipscomb County's Zone 2 prediction clears the 1.3 pCi/L national indoor average without reaching EPA's own 4 pCi/L point for recommending a fix. Nothing about a Zone 2 label lowers the case for testing in Lipscomb County — EPA recommends it in every zone, moderate included.

Testing and mitigation in Lipscomb County

A short-term test kit is the standard first step and typically costs far less than mitigation itself. If a test comes back at or above 4 pCi/L, a radon mitigation system for a typical home runs roughly $800–$2,500 (around $1,200 for a common single-family install), driven mainly by foundation type, not by county.

Find Texas's state radon program

For Lipscomb County, an ongoing number beats a one-time test - a Airthings radon monitor tracks Lipscomb County's levels over time. RadonZoneCheck earns a commission there, at no extra cost to you. RADONZONE-10OFF at checkout knocks 10% off.

Where Lipscomb County's figures come from

Lipscomb 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.