Palmer Lake, CO Radon Levels
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Palmer Lake, CO Radon Facts
Situated in El Paso County at the foot of Colorado's Front Range, Palmer Lake sits where granite bedrock and mountain geology create significant radon potential throughout the region. Testing data for zip code 80133 remains limited, making professional radon testing essential for residents in this high-altitude community. The area's mountain homes with walkout basements and varied foundation styles require careful radon assessment.
El Paso County average: 7.57 pCi/L, based on 7 user-submitted tests across 5 cities in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for Palmer Lake itself yet, so this county figure is the closest available benchmark. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Radon Readings Near Palmer Lake, CO
No homeowner tests have been submitted for Palmer Lake yet. The closest cities with user-submitted radon data are shown below — explore them to gauge local conditions. Radon varies by home, so testing is the only way to know your level.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument | 3.5 mi | 6.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Woodland Park | 11.6 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Sedalia | 15.5 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Divide | 19.0 mi | 14.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Colorado Springs | 20.9 mi | 5.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Peyton | 22.8 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Elizabeth | 25.1 mi | 5.67 pCi/L | 3 |
| Parker | 27.1 mi | 5.40 pCi/L | 5 |
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.