Sugar Grove, IL Radon Levels
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Sugar Grove, IL Radon Facts
Sugar Grove in Kane County sits in the northwest suburban and exurban belt beyond the Chicago metro, where glacial till deposits from the Wisconsin glaciation create soil conditions highly favorable for radon gas production and migration. The community's newer subdivision developments often feature full basements and walkout basements that can accumulate radon gas. With limited testing data available for zip code 60554, local homeowners should prioritize radon testing to establish baseline readings.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Sugar Grove, IL. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Sugar Grove, IL Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Sugar Grove area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 pCi/L | Sugar Grove, IL | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Sugar Grove, IL
Compare radon levels in Sugar Grove with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Aurora | 6.3 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Montgomery | 6.8 mi | 8.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Aurora | 8.3 mi | 6.75 pCi/L | 4 |
| Plano | 9.0 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Yorkville | 9.4 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Geneva | 10.2 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Saint Charles | 12.0 mi | 18.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Warrenville | 13.3 mi | 10.50 pCi/L | 2 |
Kane County Radon Profile
The bedrock and soils beneath Kane 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 8 cities in Kane County average 9.33 pCi/L across 12 tests — 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 Kane County.