Radon levels in Osage County, Oklahoma

LowEPA Zone 3

Predicted long-term basement average of 1.8 pCi/L (model estimate) across 16 ZIP codes - close to the US average of 1.8, close to the Oklahoma average of 1.8. Ranked #66 of 77 Oklahoma counties.

Test Osage County, OK once anyway - radon varies house to house

The predicted basement average here is 1.8 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.

1.8 ± 0.07

pCi/L predicted basement mean (model SD)

0.9 ± 0.07

pCi/L predicted upstairs (above-ground) mean

1.3-2.0

range of ZIP-level basement predictions in the county

What this means for Osage

The typical Osage County home is predicted below 2 pCi/L, the lowest band. That is the best case an area can show - but it describes the average house, and the ZIP-level predictions within the county still span 1.3 to 2.0 pCi/L.

The 1993 EPA zone (3) and the 2001-2021 model agree for Osage. County figures weight each ZIP by its 2010 Census population, so they describe where people live rather than empty land.

Comparable Oklahoma counties: McCurtain County (1.8), Wagoner County (1.8), Atoka County (1.8), Pittsburg County (1.8). The state's highest is Cimarron County at 2.5 pCi/L.

ZIP codes in Osage County

Predicted basement and upstairs means by ZIP (model estimate). ZIPs whose land is mostly in this county.

ZIPBasementUpstairsGrade
741271.7 ± 0.071.0Low
740031.7 ± 0.070.9Low
740701.8 ± 0.060.9Low
746042.0 ± 0.061.0Moderate
741261.3 ± 0.080.8Low
740561.9 ± 0.070.9Low
740731.8 ± 0.071.0Low
740352.0 ± 0.071.0Low
740021.8 ± 0.070.9Low
746371.8 ± 0.070.9Low
746522.0 ± 0.071.0Moderate
740541.7 ± 0.070.8Low
746502.0 ± 0.071.0Moderate
740841.9 ± 0.070.9Low
740601.6 ± 0.070.9Low
746331.8 ± 0.070.9Low

If your test comes back at 4 pCi/L or higher

Mitigation is a routine job: a fan-driven pipe that vents soil gas from under the slab to above the roofline, typically $800-$2,500 installed (typical range; local quotes vary). Use certified professionals: EPA find-a-professional. Read the full mitigation guide.

Osage County radon questions

Is radon high in Osage County, Oklahoma?
Low. The model predicts a long-term basement average of 1.8 pCi/L in Osage County (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. Ranked 66 of 77 Oklahoma counties.
Should I test for radon in Osage County?
Yes, once. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of area, and the model's ZIP-level predictions in Osage County already range from 1.3 to 2.0 pCi/L. A short-term kit costs little and settles the question for your house.
What does EPA Radon Zone 3 mean for Osage County?
Zone 3 - low potential (< 2 pCi/L). The zone map dates from 1993 and classifies whole counties. The 2001-2021 model agrees with the zone here. Neither replaces a test of your own home.
How much does radon mitigation cost in Osage County?
A standard active sub-slab depressurization system typically runs $800-$2,500 installed nationally; Oklahoma quotes vary with foundation type (slab, crawlspace, basement), home size and local labor. Get two or three bids from certified mitigators listed by your state radon program or the EPA's find-a-professional page.

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