Shakopee, MN Radon Levels
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Shakopee, MN Radon Facts
Located in Scott County along the Minnesota River southwest of Minneapolis, Shakopee has recorded an average radon level of 6.5 pCi/L, which exceeds the EPA action threshold. Built on river terrace deposits over St. Peter Sandstone and Prairie du Chien dolomite, the city's mix of historic downtown buildings and expanding suburban neighborhoods in zip code 55379 reflects its growth within the Twin Cities metro. With readings ranging from 6.0 to 7.0 pCi/L in recent testing, homeowners should prioritize professional radon mitigation.
Based on 2 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Shakopee, MN. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Shakopee, MN Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Shakopee area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 pCi/L | Shakopee, MN | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
| 7 pCi/L | Shakopee, MN | 21-50 Years | Partial Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Shakopee, MN
Compare radon levels in Shakopee with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska | 4.7 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Eden Prairie | 6.2 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Prior Lake | 7.2 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Victoria | 8.6 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Savage | 8.7 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 3 |
| Excelsior | 8.9 mi | 13.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Minnetonka | 9.4 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Hopkins | 11.3 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Scott County Radon Profile
Because of its underlying geology, Scott County is mapped as EPA Radon Zone 1 — the most elevated classification — where predicted indoor screening averages exceed 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 4 cities in Scott County average 5.14 pCi/L across 7 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 Scott County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.