Altoona, PA Radon Levels
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Altoona, PA Radon Facts
Pennsylvania's Blair County seat shows an average radon level of 6.0 pCi/L across both 16601 and 16602 zip codes. This reading exceeds the EPA action level, reflecting the Appalachian region's sandstone and shale geology that commonly produces elevated radon throughout central Pennsylvania.
Based on 2 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Altoona, PA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Altoona, PA Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Altoona area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pCi/L | Altoona, PA | 51-99 Years | Full Basement |
| 8 pCi/L | Altoona, PA | 0-20 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Altoona, PA
Compare radon levels in Altoona with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollidaysburg | 5.4 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Duncansville | 6.3 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| James Creek | 15.5 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Martinsburg | 15.6 mi | 15.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Huntingdon | 20.7 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Houtzdale | 22.0 mi | 14.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Philipsburg | 27.5 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Johnstown | 29.5 mi | 7.33 pCi/L | 3 |
Blair County Radon Profile
Blair 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 4 cities in Blair County average 7.40 pCi/L across 5 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 Blair County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.