Radon levels in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

LowEPA Zone 3

Predicted long-term basement average of 1.7 pCi/L (model estimate) across the 52 modeled ZIP codes in Oklahoma City - close to the US average of 1.8, close to the Oklahoma average of 1.8. Ranked #5 of 10 Oklahoma cities on this site. Most of the city lies in Oklahoma County (its ZIPs also reach into 3 other counties).

Test Oklahoma City, OK once anyway - radon varies house to house

The predicted basement average here is 1.7 pCi/L, below the EPA's 2 pCi/L "consider fixing" threshold. That's good news for the area - but the EPA still recommends every home be tested, because foundation cracks, soil pockets and ventilation make one house very different from its neighbor. One inexpensive kit settles it.

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Predicted (model estimate). The pCi/L figures on this page are long-term area averages from a peer-reviewed national model built on millions of real radon tests (2001-2021). They describe the typical home in this area - not your home, which can be several times higher or lower. The EPA radon zone is a separate, 1993 county-level classification. How the numbers work.

1.7 ± 0.06

pCi/L predicted basement mean (model SD)

0.9 ± 0.07

pCi/L predicted upstairs (above-ground) mean

1.4-1.9

range of ZIP-level basement predictions in the city

0%

of Oklahoma City ZIPs predicted ≥ 4 pCi/L (0% ≥ 2)

What this means for Oklahoma City

The typical Oklahoma City home is predicted below 2 pCi/L, the lowest band. That describes the average house; the ZIP-level predictions inside the city still span 1.4 to 1.9 pCi/L.

The city figure is not a separate estimate: it is the mean of the model's ZIP-code predictions, weighted by the share of the city's land in each ZIP (Census 2020 ZCTA-to-place relationship file). The 1993 EPA zone (3) for Oklahoma and the 2001-2021 model agree here.

Comparable Oklahoma cities: Broken Arrow (1.7), Edmond (1.7), Moore (1.7), Norman (1.7).

ZIP codes in Oklahoma City

ZIPs that overlap the city, largest share of its land first. Predicted basement and upstairs means are model estimates; ZIPs the model does not cover show a dash.

ZIPShare of cityBasementUpstairsGrade
7309913%1.7 ± 0.060.9Low
731656%1.8 ± 0.060.9Low
730646%1.6 ± 0.060.8Low
748576%1.8 ± 0.070.8Low
730496%1.9 ± 0.060.9Low
730133%1.7 ± 0.051.0Low
730203%1.8 ± 0.060.9Low
731703%1.7 ± 0.060.8Low
731503%1.7 ± 0.060.9Low
731592%1.6 ± 0.060.8Low
731732%1.7 ± 0.060.9Low
730542%1.8 ± 0.070.9Low
731292%1.6 ± 0.080.7Low
730842%1.7 ± 0.070.8Low
731312%1.7 ± 0.060.9Low
731792%1.7 ± 0.060.9Low
731272%1.6 ± 0.080.7Low
731352%1.7 ± 0.060.8Low
730122%1.7 ± 0.061.1Low
731142%1.7 ± 0.060.8Low
731111%1.4 ± 0.070.7Low
730781%1.9 ± 0.061.2Low
731071%1.7 ± 0.080.7Low
731121%1.6 ± 0.070.7Low
731201%1.6 ± 0.060.9Low
731421%1.6 ± 0.060.9Low
731691%1.7 ± 0.060.8Low
731081%1.5 ± 0.080.7Low
731281%1.7 ± 0.060.8Low
731411%1.7 ± 0.070.9Low
731621%1.7 ± 0.061.0Low
731191%1.5 ± 0.080.7Low
731211%1.8 ± 0.060.9Low
731321%1.8 ± 0.061.1Low
748511%1.8 ± 0.070.9Low
731091%1.5 ± 0.070.7Low
731491%1.6 ± 0.070.8Low
731051%1.6 ± 0.060.8Low
731101%1.5 ± 0.070.7Low
731171%1.5 ± 0.070.7Low
731181%1.6 ± 0.070.8Low
731161%1.7 ± 0.060.9Low
731341%1.6 ± 0.060.9Low
731391%1.6 ± 0.060.9Low
731061%1.7 ± 0.070.9Low
731511%1.6 ± 0.061.0Low
73008<1%1.6 ± 0.070.7Low
73104<1%1.5 ± 0.070.7Low
73097<1%no model
73103<1%1.5 ± 0.060.7Low
73122<1%1.6 ± 0.080.7Low
73145<1%1.6 ± 0.070.8Low
73102<1%1.4 ± 0.060.7Low

Testing help in Oklahoma

We link only state program pages we could verify, and Oklahoma's did not respond when we checked, so start from the EPA state radon contacts page. If a test comes back at 4 pCi/L or higher, mitigation typically costs $800-$2,500 installed; use EPA find-a-professional and read the mitigation guide.

Oklahoma City radon questions

Is radon high in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
Low. Averaging the model's ZIP-code predictions across Oklahoma City (weighted by how much of the city each ZIP covers) gives a long-term basement mean of 1.7 pCi/L - close to the US average of 1.8 and close to the Oklahoma average of 1.8. That is below the EPA's 2 pCi/L "consider fixing" threshold, though individual homes still vary. Oklahoma City ranks 5 of 10 Oklahoma cities on this site.
Which Oklahoma City ZIP codes have the highest radon?
Predictions for the 52 modeled ZIP codes in Oklahoma City range from 1.4 to 1.9 pCi/L in the basement. 0% of them are predicted at or above 4 pCi/L and 0% at or above 2. The city is fairly uniform, so the city-wide number is a reasonable guide for any neighborhood.
Should I test for radon in Oklahoma City?
Yes, once. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of area. A short-term kit costs little and settles the question for your house; Oklahoma City's low predicted average describes the typical home, not yours.
What does EPA Radon Zone 3 mean for Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City sits mainly in Oklahoma County, which the EPA classifies as Zone 3 - low potential (< 2 pCi/L). The zone map dates from 1993 and covers whole counties. The 2001-2021 model agrees with the zone for the city. Neither replaces a test of your own home.

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