Lincolnton, NC Radon Levels
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Lincolnton, NC Radon Facts
County seat of Lincoln County in the Charlotte-Hickory metropolitan corridor, Lincolnton sits in North Carolina's piedmont region where granite bedrock and decomposed rock soils contribute to elevated radon potential. Testing in zip code 28092 shows an average radon level of 6.0 pCi/L, which exceeds the EPA's 4.0 pCi/L action threshold and indicates that many homes in the area may benefit from radon mitigation systems. The community's housing ranges from historic mill town architecture to modern suburban developments, with basement and crawl space foundations both common throughout the area.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Lincolnton, NC. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Lincolnton, NC Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Lincolnton area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 pCi/L | Lincolnton, NC | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Lincolnton, NC
Compare radon levels in Lincolnton with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 10.4 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Denver | 10.8 mi | 4.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Cherryville | 12.2 mi | 13.33 pCi/L | 3 |
| Terrell | 14.1 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Mount Holly | 14.7 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Vale | 15.8 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Claremont | 16.6 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Conover | 17.1 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Lincoln County Radon Profile
The soils and bedrock of Lincoln 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 3 cities in Lincoln County average 4.80 pCi/L across 5 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 Lincoln County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.