Paxton, IL Radon Levels
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Paxton, IL Radon Facts
Positioned in east-central Illinois' Ford County within the Champaign metropolitan area, Paxton sits atop deep glacial moraine deposits that create favorable radon conditions. Local testing reveals an average radon level of 4.0 pCi/L, right at the EPA action threshold, indicating the need for continued monitoring and potential mitigation. The community's housing stock includes traditional Midwest homes with full basements that can concentrate radon gas in zip code 60957.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Paxton, IL. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Paxton, IL Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Paxton area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pCi/L | Paxton, IL | 51-99 Years | Full Basement |
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Ford County Radon Profile
The bedrock and soils beneath Ford County are classified by the EPA as Radon Zone 1, the highest-risk tier, with predicted average indoor screening levels above 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 1 city in Ford County average 4.00 pCi/L across 1 test — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and a short-term test is the only way to confirm a specific home's level in Ford County.