Radon levels in North Dakota: Moderate

The model predicts a population-weighted basement average of 3.3 pCi/L across North Dakota's 53 counties - about 1.8× 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.

53 / 53

EPA Zone 1 counties (100%)

0 / 0

Zone 2 / Zone 3 counties

11

counties predicted ≥ 4 pCi/L

11.7%

of ZIP codes predicted ≥ 4 pCi/L

North Dakota counties by predicted radon

Sorted highest to lowest predicted basement average. 53 counties.

CountyPredicted basementUpstairsGradeEPA zoneZIPs
Grand Forks County4.4 pCi/L2.4HighEPA Zone 114
Ransom County4.2 pCi/L2.5HighEPA Zone 14
Walsh County4.2 pCi/L2.6HighEPA Zone 111
Foster County4.2 pCi/L2.4HighEPA Zone 13
Ramsey County4.1 pCi/L2.4HighEPA Zone 110
Emmons County4.1 pCi/L2.4HighEPA Zone 17
Griggs County4.1 pCi/L2.3HighEPA Zone 14
LaMoure County4.1 pCi/L2.3HighEPA Zone 17
Steele County4.0 pCi/L2.4HighEPA Zone 16
Stutsman County4.0 pCi/L2.2HighEPA Zone 111
Eddy County4.0 pCi/L2.4HighEPA Zone 14
Barnes County4.0 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 110
Billings County3.9 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 13
Towner County3.9 pCi/L2.4ModerateEPA Zone 17
Traill County3.9 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 19
McIntosh County3.9 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 13
Benson County3.8 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 18
Nelson County3.8 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 18
Pierce County3.8 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 12
Pembina County3.8 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 111
Dickey County3.8 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 15
Cavalier County3.8 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 18
Bottineau County3.7 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 19
Sargent County3.7 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 18
McHenry County3.7 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 112
Oliver County3.7 pCi/L2.5ModerateEPA Zone 11
Sheridan County3.7 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 14
Stark County3.6 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 16
McLean County3.6 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 113
Wells County3.6 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 17
Adams County3.5 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 12
Grant County3.5 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 15
Renville County3.5 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 15
Kidder County3.5 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 16
Logan County3.5 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 14
Richland County3.5 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 112
Rolette County3.5 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 16
Slope County3.5 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 12
Mercer County3.4 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 15
Hettinger County3.4 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 12
Burke County3.4 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 16
Morton County3.3 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 18
Mountrail County3.3 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 17
Dunn County3.2 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 16
Sioux County3.2 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 13
Bowman County3.2 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 14
Golden Valley County3.2 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 13
Divide County3.2 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 15
McKenzie County3.0 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 16
Burleigh County2.9 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 111
Cass County2.8 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 123
Williams County2.6 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 19
Ward County2.5 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 111

North Dakota radon questions

Is radon high in North Dakota?
North Dakota's population-weighted predicted basement average is 3.3 pCi/L, about 1.8× the US average of 1.8. 11 of its 53 modeled counties are predicted at or above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L, 42 are in the 2-4 "consider fixing" range and 0 are below 2. 11.7% of North Dakota ZIP codes are predicted at 4 or higher.
Which North Dakota county has the highest radon?
Grand Forks County has the highest predicted basement average in North Dakota at 4.4 pCi/L (EPA Zone 1). The lowest is Ward County at 2.5 pCi/L. These are modeled area averages; individual homes in any county can test far higher.
How many EPA Zone 1 counties are in North Dakota?
53 of North Dakota's 53 counties (100%) are EPA Zone 1 (highest potential), 0 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 North Dakota?
Yes - with some urgency. North Dakota's predicted average is in the moderate range, and 99.7% 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.

North Dakota radon program

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