Radon levels in Ohio: Moderate

The model predicts a population-weighted basement average of 2.8 pCi/L across Ohio's 88 counties - about 1.6× the US average of 1.8 pCi/L. Above-ground floors average 1.6 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 / 88

EPA Zone 1 counties (60%)

35 / 0

Zone 2 / Zone 3 counties

14

counties predicted ≥ 4 pCi/L

10.7%

of ZIP codes predicted ≥ 4 pCi/L

Ohio counties by predicted radon

Sorted highest to lowest predicted basement average. 88 counties.

CountyPredicted basementUpstairsGradeEPA zoneZIPs
Knox County5.8 pCi/L2.9HighEPA Zone 17
Licking County5.8 pCi/L3.2HighEPA Zone 111
Champaign County4.9 pCi/L2.5HighEPA Zone 17
Logan County4.5 pCi/L2.4HighEPA Zone 112
Fairfield County4.5 pCi/L2.2HighEPA Zone 114
Ross County4.4 pCi/L2.4HighEPA Zone 17
Franklin County4.3 pCi/L2.1HighEPA Zone 138
Madison County4.2 pCi/L2.4HighEPA Zone 16
Coshocton County4.2 pCi/L2.2HighEPA Zone 17
Marion County4.2 pCi/L2.5HighEPA Zone 17
Morrow County4.2 pCi/L2.3HighEPA Zone 17
Crawford County4.1 pCi/L2.4HighEPA Zone 14
Delaware County4.1 pCi/L2.4HighEPA Zone 19
Richland County4.0 pCi/L2.4HighEPA Zone 111
Tuscarawas County4.0 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 112
Pickaway County3.9 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 17
Holmes County3.9 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 110
Darke County3.9 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 111
Clark County3.8 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 111
Miami County3.8 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 110
Union County3.7 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 15
Greene County3.7 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 114
Auglaize County3.7 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 17
Muskingum County3.6 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 114
Shelby County3.6 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 18
Fayette County3.6 pCi/L2.4ModerateEPA Zone 13
Guernsey County3.6 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 18
Wyandot County3.5 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 16
Huron County3.5 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 110
Ashland County3.5 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 17
Harrison County3.5 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 16
Preble County3.5 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 18
Perry County3.5 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 110
Hardin County3.4 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 18
Wayne County3.4 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 113
Carroll County3.3 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 110
Mercer County3.3 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 17
Pike County3.3 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 14
Williams County3.2 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 28
Clinton County3.2 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 17
Hocking County3.1 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 25
Seneca County3.1 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 110
Adams County3.1 pCi/L1.7ModerateEPA Zone 18
Jefferson County3.0 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 115
Belmont County3.0 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 113
Allen County3.0 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 110
Van Wert County3.0 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 16
Columbiana County3.0 pCi/L1.7ModerateEPA Zone 115
Putnam County3.0 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 27
Henry County2.9 pCi/L1.7ModerateEPA Zone 28
Hancock County2.9 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 110
Montgomery County2.8 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 128
Highland County2.8 pCi/L1.7ModerateEPA Zone 24
Butler County2.8 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 112
Scioto County2.7 pCi/L1.6ModerateEPA Zone 210
Warren County2.7 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 111
Sandusky County2.7 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 28
Vinton County2.7 pCi/L1.6ModerateEPA Zone 27
Erie County2.6 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 27
Stark County2.6 pCi/L1.5ModerateEPA Zone 127
Morgan County2.6 pCi/L1.5ModerateEPA Zone 25
Monroe County2.5 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 27
Paulding County2.4 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 28
Portage County2.4 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 213
Jackson County2.4 pCi/L1.5ModerateEPA Zone 24
Noble County2.4 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 26
Athens County2.4 pCi/L1.5ModerateEPA Zone 210
Brown County2.4 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 28
Gallia County2.4 pCi/L1.5ModerateEPA Zone 26
Meigs County2.4 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 210
Lawrence County2.3 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 29
Medina County2.3 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 211
Washington County2.3 pCi/L1.5ModerateEPA Zone 214
Summit County2.2 pCi/L1.2ModerateEPA Zone 131
Clermont County2.2 pCi/L1.2ModerateEPA Zone 212
Geauga County2.2 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 210
Defiance County2.2 pCi/L1.1ModerateEPA Zone 25
Trumbull County2.2 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 223
Fulton County2.2 pCi/L1.2ModerateEPA Zone 27
Mahoning County2.1 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 226
Lorain County2.1 pCi/L1.2ModerateEPA Zone 214
Ashtabula County2.1 pCi/L1.1ModerateEPA Zone 214
Ottawa County2.0 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 27
Lake County1.9 pCi/L1.1LowEPA Zone 27
Wood County1.8 pCi/L1.4LowEPA Zone 221
Hamilton County1.8 pCi/L1.1LowEPA Zone 151
Cuyahoga County1.7 pCi/L1.0LowEPA Zone 251
Lucas County1.2 pCi/L0.9LowEPA Zone 224

Ohio radon questions

Is radon high in Ohio?
Ohio's population-weighted predicted basement average is 2.8 pCi/L, about 1.6× the US average of 1.8. 14 of its 88 modeled counties are predicted at or above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L, 69 are in the 2-4 "consider fixing" range and 5 are below 2. 10.7% of Ohio ZIP codes are predicted at 4 or higher.
Which Ohio county has the highest radon?
Knox County has the highest predicted basement average in Ohio at 5.8 pCi/L (EPA Zone 1). The lowest is Lucas County at 1.2 pCi/L. These are modeled area averages; individual homes in any county can test far higher.
How many EPA Zone 1 counties are in Ohio?
53 of Ohio's 88 counties (60%) are EPA Zone 1 (highest potential), 35 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 Ohio?
Yes - with some urgency. Ohio's predicted average is in the moderate range, and 82.8% 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.

Ohio radon program

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