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Radon Levels in Jackson Parish, Louisiana

EPA puts Jackson Parish in Zone 3, its lowest radon zone. Homes with elevated levels occur in all three zones, so only a test measures yours.

Data checked By Radon411Methodology

Predicted
Zone 3Lower predicted potential
Measured
No CDC figureCDC has published no radon test figures for Jackson Parish.
Your home
Test to knowNo area figure here is a reading of your home.

The data

Jackson Parish, At a glance

Jackson Parish at a glance

Predicted: EPA radon zone

EPA Zone 3: lower predicted potential

This is a county-level geologic prediction. It is not a measurement of any address, and houses with elevated radon are found in all three zones.

What EPA predicts hereScreening level, geology

EPA predicts an average indoor of less than 2 pCi/L (less than 75 Bq/m³) across the parish as a whole.

USGS geologic potential: Low across 100% of the county's area

Predicted: EPA Map of Radon Zones

Measured: tests reported to CDC

No CDC test figures here

CDC has published no radon test figures for Jackson Parish. Only a test tells you the level in a home.

Radon Action Brief

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Jackson Parish's radon brief, in one dated file.

  • Your area's radon record, explained.
  • Your plan to test this week.
  • Fix costs and pros near you.

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Area data, not a test of the building.

What it means

Jackson Parish, Questions

Questions about radon in Jackson Parish

Common questions

8 questions, answered from the figures above

Are radon levels high in Jackson Parish?

No CDC testing statistics are published here for Jackson Parish, Louisiana yet. EPA places Jackson Parish in Zone 3, lower predicted potential, a predicted average indoor screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Homes with elevated levels occur in all three zones, so the figures describe the area, not your house. Testing is the only way to know the radon level in a specific building.

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How do I get a radon test in Jackson Parish?

EPA says you can test your home yourself or hire a qualified radon test company, and that either approach takes only a small amount of time and effort. No radon testing business listed on Radon411 has an address in Jackson Parish or names it as a service area yet. The Louisiana radon program is the place to ask about certified testers and any test kit offer it runs.

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Who does radon mitigation in Jackson Parish?

Radon411 has no radon business listed for Louisiana yet. EPA recommends having a qualified contractor fix a home with a radon problem, because lowering high radon levels takes technical knowledge and special skills, and some states require the work to be done by a licensed or certified professional. Your state radon program is the place to check whether Louisiana requires one.

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What EPA radon zone is Jackson Parish in?

EPA places Jackson Parish, Louisiana in Zone 3, which EPA describes as lower predicted potential for the area. A zone is a prediction for the whole county and never determines whether a particular home should be tested. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.

Should I test my home in Jackson Parish?

Yes. Testing is the only way to know the radon level in a specific building. EPA recommends fixing a home when the radon level is 4 pCi/L or higher. EPA recommends considering a fix when the level is between 2 and 4 pCi/L. How to test a home.

When is the best time of year to test?

EPA says short-term tests stay in the home from 2 to 90 days and that all radon tests should run a minimum of 48 hours; long-term tests stay more than 90 days. EPA's guides do not name a best season: they say radon levels tend to vary from day to day and season to season, so a long-term test is more likely than a short-term test to tell you the year-round average.

What does it cost to test?

EPA's Citizen's Guide calls testing easy and inexpensive, and EPA's Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide says passive short-term and long-term devices are generally inexpensive, while active devices may cost more. No national average price is published for this, so Radon411 does not give one. What testing costs.

Which counties border Jackson Parish?

Jackson Parish borders 5 parishes, derived from Census county geometry. Radon potential follows geology rather than county lines, so a bordering county's report can be relevant.

If you own, buy, sell or rent

What these figures mean for each reader, with the guide that covers it

Jackson Parish in figures

The figures above, said in words

What the published data says about Jackson Parish, in words. A zone and a share of tests describe an area, never the level in any one home.

    • Predicted

      Predicted

      EPA places Jackson Parish in Zone 3, lower predicted potential, as it does 63 other parishes of Louisiana's 64.

      Of the 5 bordering parishes, EPA places Bienville Parish, Caldwell Parish, Lincoln Parish, Ouachita Parish and Winn Parish in Zone 3.

  • Reported tests

    Measured

    CDC has no annual testing figure for Jackson Parish on file here.

  • Local record

    Louisiana's radon program and its page are under Local resources.

    The county's largest incorporated places are Jonesboro, Chatham and Hodge; the figures here cover them as part of the county.

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Jackson Parish, Products

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Jackson Parish, Bordering parishes

Parishes bordering Jackson Parish

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Why bordering counties matter

5 parishes share a boundary with Jackson Parish, computed from Census county geometry. Radon potential follows geology rather than county lines, so a bordering county’s report can be worth reading alongside this one.

Jackson Parish, Cities and towns

Cities and towns in Jackson Parish

The radon figures on this page are for Jackson Parish as a whole. They do not differ by city or town.

  • Jonesboro
  • Chatham
  • Hodge
  • North Hodge
  • East Hodge
  • Quitman
  • Eros

7 incorporated places, as listed in the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 place reference files.

Jackson Parish, Next steps

What to do next

Informational. Follow EPA guidance. EPA says all radon tests should be taken for a minimum of 48 hours, with windows and doors closed from 12 hours before a short-term test.