Canon City, CO Radon Levels
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Canon City, CO Radon Facts
Nestled in the Arkansas River valley within Fremont County, Canon City shows significantly elevated radon levels with an average of 10.8 pCi/L, well above the EPA action threshold. The area's geology combines uranium-bearing Precambrian granite with sedimentary formations that create ideal conditions for radon production. Homes in zip code 81212, particularly those with basements common in this high-altitude Colorado community, require immediate attention to radon mitigation.
Based on 6 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Canon City, CO. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Canon City, CO Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Canon City area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 pCi/L | Canon City, CO | 21-50 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space |
| 8 pCi/L | Canon City, CO | 21-50 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space |
| 7 pCi/L | Canon City, CO | 0-20 Years | — |
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Radon Readings Near Canon City, CO
Compare radon levels in Canon City with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrose | 11.2 mi | 17.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Westcliffe | 25.1 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Beulah | 28.3 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Florissant | 28.7 mi | 13.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Pueblo | 33.5 mi | 10.67 pCi/L | 6 |
| Divide | 35.4 mi | 14.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Colorado Springs | 38.4 mi | 5.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Woodland Park | 39.0 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Fremont County Radon Profile
Fremont County falls in EPA Radon Zone 1, meaning the local uranium-bearing geology is predicted to drive average indoor radon screening levels above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action threshold. Homeowner-submitted tests from 3 cities in Fremont County average 11.43 pCi/L across 7 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. Since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer nationally, the EPA urges every household in Fremont County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.