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Radon in ZIP code 60960

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ZIP 60960 crosses 4 county lines. Most of its land (66.6%) is in Vermilion County, Illinois. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 1, highest potential.

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Zone 1 Vermilion County, IL · 66.6% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level above 4 pCi/L.

Zone 1 Ford County, IL · 22.4% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level above 4 pCi/L.

Zone 1 Iroquois County, IL · 8.9% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level above 4 pCi/L.

Zone 1 Champaign County, IL · 2.1% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level above 4 pCi/L.

What this means for homes in 60960

EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in each part of 60960 shares its county’s prediction. The zone is a starting point, not a measurement of your house. Zone 1 areas like this one have a high share of homes above 4 pCi/L, so testing is a priority.

Because 60960 crosses county lines, your county depends on your street. Your property tax bill or county assessor site shows which county you are in. Next: read how to test your home, then check the number with the level calculator.

Radon professionals for 60960

These professionals are listed for the counties that 60960 falls in. Featured listings are paid placements and are labelled.

See all 89 on the Vermilion County page →

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Nearby ZIP codes in Vermilion County

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Illinois radon help

IL Emergency Management Agency Radon Program (217-782-4977) can help with test kits, local data and credentialed professionals: iema.illinois.gov/nrs/radon.html.

Frequently asked questions

What is the radon zone for ZIP code 60960?

ZIP 60960 spans 4 counties. The highest-potential zone among them is Zone 1 (highest potential). Vermilion County: Zone 1 (66.6% of the ZIP's land); Ford County: Zone 1 (22.4% of the ZIP's land); Iroquois County: Zone 1 (8.9% of the ZIP's land); Champaign County: Zone 1 (2.1% of the ZIP's land).

Should I test for radon in 60960?

Yes. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone, because radon varies from house to house. Fix the home if a confirmed result is 4 pCi/L or higher, and consider fixing between 2 and 4 pCi/L.

Are there certified radon professionals near 60960?

This page lists 89 professionals for the counties that 60960 falls in, each checked against the state's official certification or licence list.

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Radon Test Checklist

A one-page, step-by-step checklist for running a home radon test right the first time, and what to do with the number.

  • Short-term vs. long-term test: which to use
  • Closed-house conditions and where to place the kit
  • What 2, 4 and 8 pCi/L mean and when to fix

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Sources

  1. U.S. EPA, EPA Map of Radon Zones (text version)
  2. U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File
Radon in ZIP 60960 (Vermilion County, IL): EPA radon zone · Radon by ZIP