Radon levels in Montana: Moderate

The model predicts a population-weighted basement average of 3.1 pCi/L across Montana's 56 counties - about 1.7× the US average of 1.8 pCi/L. Above-ground floors average 2.1 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.

49 / 56

EPA Zone 1 counties (88%)

7 / 0

Zone 2 / Zone 3 counties

1

counties predicted ≥ 4 pCi/L

1%

of ZIP codes predicted ≥ 4 pCi/L

Montana counties by predicted radon

Sorted highest to lowest predicted basement average. 56 counties.

CountyPredicted basementUpstairsGradeEPA zoneZIPs
Park County4.2 pCi/L2.5HighEPA Zone 16
Silver Bow County4.0 pCi/L2.5ModerateEPA Zone 13
Fergus County3.6 pCi/L2.5ModerateEPA Zone 19
Judith Basin County3.5 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 16
Lewis and Clark County3.5 pCi/L2.7ModerateEPA Zone 17
Daniels County3.5 pCi/L2.4ModerateEPA Zone 14
Powell County3.5 pCi/L2.5ModerateEPA Zone 15
Wibaux County3.5 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 11
Deer Lodge County3.4 pCi/L2.6ModerateEPA Zone 13
Lincoln County3.4 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 14
Valley County3.4 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 17
Custer County3.3 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 13
Flathead County3.3 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 110
Chouteau County3.3 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 17
Toole County3.3 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 16
Pondera County3.3 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 14
Ravalli County3.3 pCi/L2.5ModerateEPA Zone 18
Blaine County3.3 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 16
Granite County3.3 pCi/L2.5ModerateEPA Zone 14
Phillips County3.3 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 16
Prairie County3.3 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 12
Broadwater County3.2 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 13
Sheridan County3.2 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 110
McCone County3.2 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 14
Teton County3.2 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 16
Meagher County3.2 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 13
Jefferson County3.2 pCi/L2.5ModerateEPA Zone 14
Liberty County3.2 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 14
Richland County3.1 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 14
Carbon County3.1 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 18
Garfield County3.1 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 16
Madison County3.1 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 19
Roosevelt County3.1 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 16
Beaverhead County3.1 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 15
Musselshell County3.1 pCi/L1.7ModerateEPA Zone 22
Carter County3.0 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 13
Sweet Grass County3.0 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 24
Golden Valley County3.0 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 22
Missoula County3.0 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 112
Wheatland County3.0 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 23
Powder River County3.0 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 16
Mineral County3.0 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 14
Fallon County3.0 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 13
Petroleum County3.0 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 21
Sanders County3.0 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 18
Stillwater County3.0 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 18
Yellowstone County3.0 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 212
Glacier County2.9 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 14
Lake County2.9 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 110
Rosebud County2.8 pCi/L1.7ModerateEPA Zone 16
Big Horn County2.8 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 19
Hill County2.7 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 17
Treasure County2.7 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 23
Dawson County2.6 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 14
Cascade County2.5 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 113
Gallatin County2.3 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 17

Montana radon questions

Is radon high in Montana?
Montana's population-weighted predicted basement average is 3.1 pCi/L, about 1.7× the US average of 1.8. 1 of its 56 modeled counties are predicted at or above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L, 55 are in the 2-4 "consider fixing" range and 0 are below 2. 1% of Montana ZIP codes are predicted at 4 or higher.
Which Montana county has the highest radon?
Park County has the highest predicted basement average in Montana at 4.2 pCi/L (EPA Zone 1). The lowest is Gallatin County at 2.3 pCi/L. These are modeled area averages; individual homes in any county can test far higher.
How many EPA Zone 1 counties are in Montana?
49 of Montana's 56 counties (88%) are EPA Zone 1 (highest potential), 7 are Zone 2 and 0 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 Montana?
Yes - with some urgency. Montana's predicted average is in the moderate range, and 99.4% 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.

Montana radon program

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