Benton Harbor, MI Radon Levels
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Benton Harbor, MI Radon Facts
Positioned along Lake Michigan in Berrien County, Benton Harbor sits within the Niles Metro area in EPA zone 3, where the region's sandy soils and proximity to the Great Lakes generally result in lower radon concentrations. While testing data for zip code 49022 is currently sparse, the area's older housing stock and varied foundation types mean some homes may still experience elevated readings. Residents should test their homes regardless of the zone classification to ensure safe indoor air quality.
Berrien County average: 4.00 pCi/L, based on 2 user-submitted tests across 2 cities in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor, MI
No homeowner tests have been submitted for Benton Harbor 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.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph | 4.2 mi | 2.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Coloma | 8.3 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Paw Paw | 28.2 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Mattawan | 33.6 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Three Rivers | 41.6 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Portage | 43.0 mi | 3.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Holland | 49.5 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Berrien County Radon Profile
The EPA maps Berrien County as Radon Zone 3, the lowest predicted classification, with modeled indoor screening levels under 2 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 2 cities in Berrien County average 4.00 pCi/L across 2 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 Berrien County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.