Lynn County, TX radon potential

EPA's own radon map rates Lynn County zone 2 - moderate potential, predicting a county-wide average indoor level between 2 and 4 pCi/L. That puts Lynn County in the 37th percentile nationally for radon potential — higher than 37% of the counties EPA has rated.

How Lynn County compares

Lynn County, Texas is home to about 5,952 people across 891.867 square miles. Averaged across its land area, Lynn County runs about 7 people per square mile. Within its own EPA zone, Lynn County is bigger by population than 11% of the counties that share it. Geologically, Lynn County is grouped into EPA Region 6 alongside 502 other counties that share its rock and soil setting.

Zone vs. an actual test

Lynn County's predicted average falls between EPA's 4 pCi/L action level and the national indoor average of about 1.3 pCi/L (outdoor air runs roughly 0.4 pCi/L). A county-wide moderate average, like Lynn County's, can still hide a specific house well above or below it — testing is what actually answers the question.

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

Where Lynn County's figures come from

Every figure on this page traces to EPA's own Map of Radon Zones and Census data, documented in the methodology guide. If you're unsure why a low zone still deserves a test, the zone explainer covers that directly.