Torrance County, NM radon potential

EPA's own radon map rates Torrance County zone 2 - moderate potential, predicting a county-wide average indoor level between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Torrance County sits at the 44th percentile nationally for radon potential — above 44 of every 100 rated counties.

Where Torrance County sits nationally

Torrance County, New Mexico is home to about 15,986 people across 3,345.213 square miles. Population density there runs about 5 people per square mile. Within its own EPA zone, Torrance County is bigger by population than 33% of the counties that share it. Geologically, Torrance County is grouped into EPA Region 6 alongside 502 other counties that share its rock and soil setting.

Why the zone isn't the answer by itself

Torrance 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 Torrance County — EPA recommends it in every zone, moderate included.

If Torrance County tests above the action level

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 New Mexico's state radon program

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

Where Torrance 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.