Vernon Hills, IL Radon Levels
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Vernon Hills, IL Radon Facts
Vernon Hills in Lake County shows an average radon level of 7.0 pCi/L based on 3 local tests, significantly exceeding the EPA action threshold of 4.0 pCi/L. This suburban Chicago community sits atop glacial till deposits from the Wisconsin glaciation that create soil conditions highly favorable for radon production and migration. With readings ranging from 4.0 to 11.0 pCi/L in zip code 60061, residents should test their homes and strongly consider mitigation systems to reduce exposure levels.
Based on 3 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Vernon Hills, IL. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Vernon Hills, IL Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Vernon Hills area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 pCi/L | Vernon Hills, IL | 21-50 Years | Partial Basement |
| 4 pCi/L | Vernon Hills, IL | 0-20 Years | Full Basement |
| 11 pCi/L | Vernon Hills, IL | 0-20 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Vernon Hills, IL
Compare radon levels in Vernon Hills with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mundelein | 2.9 mi | 8.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Lincolnshire | 3.2 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Libertyville | 3.8 mi | 9.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Buffalo Grove | 4.8 mi | 6.10 pCi/L | 10 |
| Lake Zurich | 5.4 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 7 |
| Lake Forest | 6.4 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Wheeling | 6.8 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Lake Bluff | 7.0 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Lake County Radon Profile
The soils and bedrock of Lake County place it in EPA Radon Zone 2, a moderate-risk classification with predicted indoor averages of 2 to 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 19 cities in Lake County average 6.68 pCi/L across 59 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 Lake County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.