Radon levels in Rhode Island: Low
The model predicts a population-weighted basement average of 1.6 pCi/L across Rhode Island's 5 counties - close to the US average of 1.8 pCi/L. Above-ground floors average 0.9 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.
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EPA Zone 1 counties (40%)
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Zone 2 / Zone 3 counties
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counties predicted ≥ 4 pCi/L
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of ZIP codes predicted ≥ 4 pCi/L
Rhode Island counties by predicted radon
Sorted highest to lowest predicted basement average. 5 counties.
| County | Predicted basement | Upstairs | Grade | EPA zone | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 2.5 pCi/L | 1.4 | Moderate | EPA Zone 1 | 19 |
| Newport County | 1.7 pCi/L | 1.2 | Low | EPA Zone 2 | 7 |
| Kent County | 1.7 pCi/L | 1.1 | Low | EPA Zone 1 | 8 |
| Providence County | 1.4 pCi/L | 0.8 | Low | EPA Zone 2 | 35 |
| Bristol County | 1.4 pCi/L | 0.7 | Low | EPA Zone 3 | 3 |
Rhode Island radon questions
- Is radon high in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island's population-weighted predicted basement average is 1.6 pCi/L, close to the US average of 1.8. 0 of its 5 modeled counties are predicted at or above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L, 1 are in the 2-4 "consider fixing" range and 4 are below 2. 0% of Rhode Island ZIP codes are predicted at 4 or higher.
- Which Rhode Island county has the highest radon?
- Washington County has the highest predicted basement average in Rhode Island at 2.5 pCi/L (EPA Zone 1). The lowest is Bristol County at 1.4 pCi/L. These are modeled area averages; individual homes in any county can test far higher.
- How many EPA Zone 1 counties are in Rhode Island?
- 2 of Rhode Island's 5 counties (40%) are EPA Zone 1 (highest potential), 2 are Zone 2 and 1 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 Rhode Island?
- Yes. Even though Rhode Island's predicted average is below 2 pCi/L, the EPA recommends every home be tested - radon varies house to house, and 40.3% of Rhode Island ZIP codes are still predicted at 2 pCi/L or higher.
Rhode Island radon program
Many states offer free or discounted test kits and keep lists of certified mitigators. Find the Rhode Island radon office through the EPA state radon contacts page. Then read how to test and what mitigation costs.