It can be anywhere -- when we lived in Grand Isle, we tested for radon in our house and it was well below the EPA standards. But the people who lived right behind us, about 100 yards away, had high radon. Everyone should test their homes for radon gas and it's very easy.
If you want a short term test (48 hours) the cost is $50 for two test cannisters. You need two to make a comparison in case your testing technique is incorrect. The test is very easy to do and the directions that come with the test are very clear. I always get them in Burlington, VT at the Health Department at the corner of Colchester Ave and East Ave. They also have free long term tests. After setting the cannisters according to directions, you leave them for at least 48 hours (follow directions carefully) and then bring the closed cannisters back to the Health Department. They will send them off to be tested and send you the results.
If your levels are too high, there is a fix to get the levels to a safe reading. The fix is relatively inexpensive.
For more information about the dangers of radon gas, about safe levels, and how to test for radon gas, please go to this site:
http://www.epa.gov/radon/
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