Radon levels in Idaho: Moderate

The model predicts a population-weighted basement average of 2.6 pCi/L across Idaho's 44 counties - about 1.4× the US average of 1.8 pCi/L. Above-ground floors average 1.7 pCi/L.

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.

19 / 44

EPA Zone 1 counties (43%)

20 / 5

Zone 2 / Zone 3 counties

2

counties predicted ≥ 4 pCi/L

3.3%

of ZIP codes predicted ≥ 4 pCi/L

Idaho counties by predicted radon

Sorted highest to lowest predicted basement average. 44 counties.

CountyPredicted basementUpstairsGradeEPA zoneZIPs
Teton County4.4 pCi/L2.9HighEPA Zone 24
Madison County4.3 pCi/L2.3HighEPA Zone 24
Jefferson County4.0 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 27
Custer County3.7 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 15
Kootenai County3.7 pCi/L2.5ModerateEPA Zone 111
Blaine County3.6 pCi/L3.4ModerateEPA Zone 15
Bear Lake County3.4 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 26
Lemhi County3.2 pCi/L2.4ModerateEPA Zone 17
Camas County3.1 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 12
Butte County3.1 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 13
Bingham County3.0 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 26
Shoshone County3.0 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 19
Cassia County2.9 pCi/L1.7ModerateEPA Zone 25
Fremont County2.9 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 13
Caribou County2.9 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 23
Boise County2.9 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 16
Elmore County2.8 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 15
Bonneville County2.8 pCi/L1.7ModerateEPA Zone 210
Clark County2.8 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 12
Oneida County2.7 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 22
Franklin County2.7 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 26
Bannock County2.6 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 27
Power County2.6 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 24
Benewah County2.6 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 15
Adams County2.6 pCi/L1.6ModerateEPA Zone 34
Bonner County2.6 pCi/L1.7ModerateEPA Zone 113
Boundary County2.5 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 13
Lincoln County2.5 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 23
Jerome County2.4 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 23
Twin Falls County2.4 pCi/L1.5ModerateEPA Zone 28
Minidoka County2.4 pCi/L1.5ModerateEPA Zone 23
Latah County2.4 pCi/L1.6ModerateEPA Zone 19
Gooding County2.4 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 13
Valley County2.4 pCi/L1.6ModerateEPA Zone 13
Gem County2.4 pCi/L1.6ModerateEPA Zone 33
Owyhee County2.3 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 27
Ada County2.3 pCi/L1.6ModerateEPA Zone 214
Lewis County2.3 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 32
Payette County2.1 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 23
Idaho County2.1 pCi/L1.2ModerateEPA Zone 112
Washington County2.1 pCi/L1.2ModerateEPA Zone 33
Nez Perce County2.0 pCi/L1.2ModerateEPA Zone 38
Canyon County1.9 pCi/L1.3LowEPA Zone 29
Clearwater County1.8 pCi/L1.3LowEPA Zone 15

Idaho radon questions

Is radon high in Idaho?
Idaho's population-weighted predicted basement average is 2.6 pCi/L, about 1.4× the US average of 1.8. 2 of its 44 modeled counties are predicted at or above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L, 40 are in the 2-4 "consider fixing" range and 2 are below 2. 3.3% of Idaho ZIP codes are predicted at 4 or higher.
Which Idaho county has the highest radon?
Teton County has the highest predicted basement average in Idaho at 4.4 pCi/L (EPA Zone 2). The lowest is Clearwater County at 1.8 pCi/L. These are modeled area averages; individual homes in any county can test far higher.
How many EPA Zone 1 counties are in Idaho?
19 of Idaho's 44 counties (43%) are EPA Zone 1 (highest potential), 20 are Zone 2 and 5 are Zone 3. The EPA zone map dates from 1993; the predicted values on this page come from a 2001-2021 model built on millions of actual tests, so the two can disagree for a given county.
Should I test for radon in Idaho?
Yes - with some urgency. Idaho's predicted average is in the moderate range, and 94.7% of its ZIP codes are predicted at 2 pCi/L or higher. A short-term charcoal kit or a continuous digital monitor will tell you your actual level within days.

Idaho radon program

Many states offer free or discounted test kits and keep lists of certified mitigators. Find the Idaho radon office through the EPA state radon contacts page. Then read how to test and what mitigation costs.