Colorado Springs, CO Radon Levels
Check local Colorado Springs radon levels and find certified testing and mitigation professionals to keep your home safe
Colorado Springs, CO Radon Facts
Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak in El Paso County, Colorado Springs shows radon readings of 7.0 pCi/L, which exceeds the EPA's recommended action level of 4.0 pCi/L. The city's location on granitic bedrock and uranium-bearing formations throughout the Front Range creates elevated radon potential across all zip codes. Homes built on the area's diverse topography, from mesa tops to creek valleys, should prioritize radon testing and mitigation when levels exceed safe thresholds.
Based on 2 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Colorado Springs, CO. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Colorado Springs, CO Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Colorado Springs area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 pCi/L | Colorado Springs, CO | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Colorado Springs, CO
Compare radon levels in Colorado Springs with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton | 12.3 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Monument | 18.4 mi | 6.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Woodland Park | 20.3 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Calhan | 21.8 mi | 19.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Divide | 26.1 mi | 14.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Florissant | 31.1 mi | 13.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Penrose | 32.6 mi | 17.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Kiowa | 35.9 mi | 12.00 pCi/L | 1 |
El Paso County Radon Profile
Because of its underlying geology, El Paso County is mapped as EPA Radon Zone 1 — the most elevated classification — where predicted indoor screening averages exceed 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 5 cities in El Paso County average 7.57 pCi/L across 7 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. As the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., radon warrants testing in every El Paso County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.