Radon levels in Utah: Moderate

The model predicts a population-weighted basement average of 2.3 pCi/L across Utah's 29 counties - about 1.3× the US average of 1.8 pCi/L. Above-ground floors average 1.5 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.

7 / 29

EPA Zone 1 counties (24%)

22 / 0

Zone 2 / Zone 3 counties

0

counties predicted ≥ 4 pCi/L

1.3%

of ZIP codes predicted ≥ 4 pCi/L

Utah counties by predicted radon

Sorted highest to lowest predicted basement average. 29 counties.

CountyPredicted basementUpstairsGradeEPA zoneZIPs
Wasatch County3.9 pCi/L2.7ModerateEPA Zone 23
Sevier County3.7 pCi/L2.4ModerateEPA Zone 17
Emery County3.4 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 23
Daggett County3.2 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 22
Piute County3.2 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 13
Rich County3.2 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 24
Juab County3.1 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 23
Carbon County3.1 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 14
Sanpete County3.1 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 110
Duchesne County3.0 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 111
Beaver County3.0 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 23
Garfield County3.0 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 24
Wayne County2.8 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 24
San Juan County2.8 pCi/L1.7ModerateEPA Zone 25
Uintah County2.8 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 17
Iron County2.8 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 29
Cache County2.6 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 214
Kane County2.6 pCi/L1.7ModerateEPA Zone 25
Box Elder County2.6 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 215
Millard County2.6 pCi/L1.7ModerateEPA Zone 24
Utah County2.5 pCi/L1.5ModerateEPA Zone 220
Grand County2.4 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 12
Morgan County2.4 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 21
Salt Lake County2.2 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 235
Summit County2.1 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 27
Davis County1.9 pCi/L1.1LowEPA Zone 210
Tooele County1.9 pCi/L1.4LowEPA Zone 27
Washington County1.9 pCi/L1.3LowEPA Zone 213
Weber County1.9 pCi/L1.4LowEPA Zone 29

Utah radon questions

Is radon high in Utah?
Utah's population-weighted predicted basement average is 2.3 pCi/L, about 1.3× the US average of 1.8. 0 of its 29 modeled counties are predicted at or above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L, 25 are in the 2-4 "consider fixing" range and 4 are below 2. 1.3% of Utah ZIP codes are predicted at 4 or higher.
Which Utah county has the highest radon?
Wasatch County has the highest predicted basement average in Utah at 3.9 pCi/L (EPA Zone 2). The lowest is Davis County at 1.9 pCi/L. These are modeled area averages; individual homes in any county can test far higher.
How many EPA Zone 1 counties are in Utah?
7 of Utah's 29 counties (24%) are EPA Zone 1 (highest potential), 22 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 Utah?
Yes - with some urgency. Utah's predicted average is in the moderate range, and 89.3% 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.

Utah radon program

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