Elizabethtown, KY Radon Levels
Check local Elizabethtown radon levels and find certified testing and mitigation professionals to keep your home safe
Elizabethtown, KY Radon Facts
Home to Fort Knox in Hardin County, Elizabethtown demonstrates extremely elevated radon levels with an average of 18.33 pCi/L from recent testing. These readings far exceed the EPA action level, reflecting Kentucky's complex geology where limestone bedrock and karst formations create high radon potential. Immediate mitigation is strongly recommended for all homes, particularly those with basements where such elevated concentrations pose serious long-term health risks.
Based on 3 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Elizabethtown, KY. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Elizabethtown, KY Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Elizabethtown area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 pCi/L | Elizabethtown, KY | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
| 18 pCi/L | Elizabethtown, KY | 21-50 Years | Partial Basement |
| 20 pCi/L | Elizabethtown, KY | 0-20 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Elizabethtown, KY
Compare radon levels in Elizabethtown with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | 5.7 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Vine Grove | 13.9 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Brandenburg | 23.1 mi | 11.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Bardstown | 24.3 mi | 12.67 pCi/L | 3 |
| Shepherdsville | 24.4 mi | 20.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Lebanon | 34.5 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Taylorsville | 36.8 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Campbellsville | 37.2 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Hardin County Radon Profile
The soils and bedrock of Hardin 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 2 cities in Hardin County average 15.50 pCi/L across 4 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 Hardin County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.