Leadville, CO Radon Levels
Check local Leadville radon levels and find certified testing and mitigation professionals to keep your home safe
Leadville, CO Radon Facts
America's highest incorporated city, Leadville sits at 10,152 feet elevation in Lake County among Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Recent testing shows an average radon level of 5.67 pCi/L, exceeding the EPA action threshold of 4.0 pCi/L. The combination of high elevation, granite bedrock, and historic mining activity creates conditions conducive to radon accumulation, making mitigation systems essential for many homes in zip code 80461.
Based on 3 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Leadville, CO. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Leadville, CO Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Leadville area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 pCi/L | Leadville, CO | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
| 5 pCi/L | Leadville, CO | 21-50 Years | No Basement/All Crawl Space |
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Radon Readings Near Leadville, CO
Compare radon levels in Leadville with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairplay | 16.3 mi | 12.00 pCi/L | 9 |
| Breckenridge | 21.6 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Vail | 27.8 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Aspen | 28.2 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Dillon | 29.6 mi | 8.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Buena Vista | 29.6 mi | 12.57 pCi/L | 7 |
| Edwards | 32.4 mi | 6.75 pCi/L | 4 |
| Silverthorne | 35.8 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 3 |
Lake County Radon Profile
Because of its underlying geology, Lake 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 1 city in Lake County average 5.67 pCi/L across 3 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 Lake County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.