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Pearson, WI: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
0
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$193K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation (0.6% of home value)

Key Facts for Pearson Residents

  • Homes built before 1986: 53% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 14.97 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Pearson, Wisconsin, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 378 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Pearson.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Pearson
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

All ZIP Codes in Pearson

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Pearson Community Health Snapshot

11%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
14.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.8%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11% ↑
Diabetes 14.1% ↑
Mental Health 15.8% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Pearson Infrastructure Age

1985
Median Build Year
53%
Built Before 1986
11%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 53% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

What does a median build year of 1985 mean for water safety in Pearson? It means the majority of the city's residential plumbing was installed before 1986, when lead solder was federally banned, and a large share may predate 1970, when lead pipes were commonly used - making plumbing age a central variable in household-level lead risk across much of the city.

1985
Median Year Built
53%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
11%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (11%) 1970–1986 (42%) Post-1986 (47%)

Over half of homes in Pearson were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Pearson

When estimated remediation is placed alongside median property values in Pearson, the resulting ratio is low - a finding consistent with a household financial perspective where documented issues can be addressed without a meaningful impact on overall equity position, making this market one of the more favorable contexts for remediation planning.

Median Home Value
$193,000
Est. Remediation
$1,200
Remediation as % of home value 0.6%

Remediation costs in Pearson are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 16% below the Wisconsin average.

Pearson: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

53%
Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Practically, the structural drivers in Pearson - 53% pre-rule stock and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory benchmark - make an in-home draw the practical way to translate aggregate averages into the specific conditions at one address.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Pearson?
Estimated remediation costs in Pearson average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Pearson, WI: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/wi/pearson/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Pearson, WI: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/wi/pearson/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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