Traverse City, MI Radon Levels
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Traverse City, MI Radon Facts
Perched along Grand Traverse Bay in northern Michigan's Grand Traverse County, Traverse City sits on glacial deposits that create conditions favorable for radon accumulation. Testing data across zip codes 49684-49696 shows an average level of 5.5 pCi/L, exceeding the EPA action threshold and reflecting the area's uranium-bearing glacial till over limestone bedrock.
Based on 3 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Traverse City, MI. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Traverse City, MI Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Traverse City area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pCi/L | Traverse City, MI | 21-50 Years | No Basement/All Slab |
| 5 pCi/L | Traverse City, MI | 0-20 Years | Partial Basement |
| 6 pCi/L | Traverse City, MI | 0-20 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Traverse City, MI
Compare radon levels in Traverse City with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley | 14.2 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Maple City | 14.5 mi | 2.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Central Lake | 26.8 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Cadillac | 37.2 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Boyne City | 41.7 mi | 12.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Gaylord | 48.9 mi | 5.80 pCi/L | 5 |
Grand Traverse County Radon Profile
Local geology places Grand Traverse County in EPA Radon Zone 3, where predicted indoor radon averages fall below 2 pCi/L — though no county is risk-free. Homeowner-submitted tests from 2 cities in Grand Traverse County average 5.00 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 Grand Traverse County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.