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Pembroke Township, IL Radon Levels

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Pembroke Township, IL Radon Facts

EPA Radon Zone Zone 2 — Moderate Risk 2–4 pCi/L (Zone 2)
County Kankakee County, IL
Zip Code 60958

Located in Kankakee County south of the Chicago Metro area, Pembroke Township occupies glacial till terrain over limestone bedrock that creates favorable conditions for radon gas production and migration. The rural community features scattered residential properties with various foundation types, from older farmhouses with stone basements to newer manufactured homes. Given the absence of comprehensive radon testing data for 60958, local homeowners should conduct testing to assess their individual property's radon levels.

8.80
pCi/L area average
Above EPA Action Level

Kankakee County average: 8.80 pCi/L, based on 5 user-submitted tests across 3 cities in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for Pembroke Township 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 Pembroke Township, IL

No homeowner tests have been submitted for Pembroke Township 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.

CityDistanceAvg User LevelReadings
Bradley 15.0 mi 5.00 pCi/L 1
Bourbonnais 16.5 mi 4.00 pCi/L 1
Manteno 18.5 mi 11.67 pCi/L 3
Ashkum 22.1 mi 19.00 pCi/L 1
Crete 25.9 mi 15.00 pCi/L 1
Richton Park 29.6 mi 3.00 pCi/L 2
Matteson 31.7 mi 15.00 pCi/L 1
Manhattan 32.2 mi 8.00 pCi/L 1

Kankakee County Radon Profile

EPA mapping assigns Kankakee County to Radon Zone 2, indicating moderate predicted indoor screening levels in the 2 to 4 pCi/L range based on regional geology. Homeowner-submitted tests from 3 cities in Kankakee County average 8.80 pCi/L across 5 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 Kankakee County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.

Radon FAQ for Pembroke Township, IL

What EPA Radon Zone is Pembroke Township in?
Pembroke Township and the 60958 zip code are in Kankakee County, which has an EPA assigned Radon Zone of 2. A zone of 2 predicts an average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L.
Why are radon readings shown from areas near Pembroke Township?
No homeowner radon tests have been submitted for Pembroke Township yet. Because radon is driven by regional soil and bedrock geology, readings from the closest cities—and the Kankakee County average—are the best available indicator of local conditions until Pembroke Township homeowners submit their own results. The EPA still recommends testing every individual home, since levels can vary significantly from house to house.
How much does radon mitigation cost in Pembroke Township?
Radon mitigation in Pembroke Township typically costs between $800 and $2,000. Most homes with standard basements can be mitigated with a sub-slab depressurization system in the $1,000–$1,500 range. Factors that can increase cost include complex foundations, crawl spaces, or very high radon levels.
Should I test for radon if I'm buying a home in Pembroke Township?
Yes. Radon testing should be part of every home purchase. A short-term radon test is typically included as part of the home inspection process and costs $150–$250. If elevated levels are found, you can negotiate mitigation as part of the sale.