Houtzdale, PA Radon Levels
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Houtzdale, PA Radon Facts
Located in Clearfield County within Pennsylvania's coal region, this community sits atop Pennsylvanian-age sedimentary rocks and coal measures that can produce elevated radon concentrations. The area features older housing stock including many homes from the early-to-mid 1900s with stone or block basements typical of Pennsylvania mining communities. Current testing shows an average radon level of 14.0 pCi/L, significantly exceeding the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L and indicating that radon mitigation should be a priority for area residents.
Based on 2 user-submitted radon tests for homes in Houtzdale, PA. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Houtzdale, PA Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Houtzdale area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 pCi/L | Houtzdale, PA | 0-20 Years | Full Basement |
| 13 pCi/L | Houtzdale, PA | 0-20 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Houtzdale, PA
Compare radon levels in Houtzdale with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philipsburg | 8.4 mi | 10.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| Curwensville | 12.7 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Clearfield | 13.8 mi | 12.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Grampian | 16.0 mi | 19.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Altoona | 22.0 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 2 |
| State College | 25.7 mi | 9.93 pCi/L | 15 |
| Hollidaysburg | 27.1 mi | 7.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Duncansville | 28.2 mi | 3.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Clearfield County Radon Profile
Because of its underlying geology, Clearfield 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 5 cities in Clearfield County average 13.83 pCi/L across 6 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 Clearfield County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.