Radon levels in Wisconsin: Moderate

The model predicts a population-weighted basement average of 2.0 pCi/L across Wisconsin's 72 counties - close to the US average of 1.8 pCi/L. Above-ground floors average 1.4 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.

28 / 72

EPA Zone 1 counties (39%)

44 / 0

Zone 2 / Zone 3 counties

0

counties predicted ≥ 4 pCi/L

0.1%

of ZIP codes predicted ≥ 4 pCi/L

Wisconsin counties by predicted radon

Sorted highest to lowest predicted basement average. 72 counties.

CountyPredicted basementUpstairsGradeEPA zoneZIPs
Lafayette County3.4 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 18
Marathon County3.4 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 115
Grant County3.3 pCi/L2.2ModerateEPA Zone 118
Vernon County3.0 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 110
Green County3.0 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 17
Langlade County3.0 pCi/L2.3ModerateEPA Zone 18
Iowa County3.0 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 111
Crawford County3.0 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 17
Pierce County2.8 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 110
Portage County2.8 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 110
Dodge County2.8 pCi/L2.1ModerateEPA Zone 116
Buffalo County2.7 pCi/L1.6ModerateEPA Zone 15
Chippewa County2.7 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 29
Fond du Lac County2.7 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 114
Lincoln County2.7 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 24
Waupaca County2.7 pCi/L1.7ModerateEPA Zone 19
Green Lake County2.6 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 15
Richland County2.6 pCi/L1.7ModerateEPA Zone 15
Pepin County2.6 pCi/L1.6ModerateEPA Zone 14
St. Croix County2.6 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 111
Rock County2.6 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 111
Menominee County2.6 pCi/L2.0ModerateEPA Zone 12
Trempealeau County2.6 pCi/L1.6ModerateEPA Zone 210
Winnebago County2.5 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 28
Florence County2.5 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 22
Walworth County2.5 pCi/L1.9ModerateEPA Zone 111
Calumet County2.4 pCi/L1.5ModerateEPA Zone 27
Barron County2.4 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 210
Clark County2.3 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 214
Outagamie County2.3 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 213
Columbia County2.3 pCi/L1.5ModerateEPA Zone 210
Eau Claire County2.3 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 27
Wood County2.3 pCi/L1.7ModerateEPA Zone 112
Door County2.3 pCi/L1.5ModerateEPA Zone 19
Taylor County2.2 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 27
Polk County2.2 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 214
Shawano County2.2 pCi/L1.5ModerateEPA Zone 112
La Crosse County2.2 pCi/L1.4ModerateEPA Zone 29
Waushara County2.2 pCi/L1.1ModerateEPA Zone 210
Oneida County2.2 pCi/L1.2ModerateEPA Zone 28
Jefferson County2.2 pCi/L1.8ModerateEPA Zone 110
Rusk County2.2 pCi/L1.2ModerateEPA Zone 27
Forest County2.1 pCi/L1.2ModerateEPA Zone 27
Juneau County2.1 pCi/L1.2ModerateEPA Zone 27
Vilas County2.1 pCi/L1.1ModerateEPA Zone 211
Price County2.1 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 28
Washburn County2.1 pCi/L1.2ModerateEPA Zone 27
Jackson County2.1 pCi/L1.2ModerateEPA Zone 26
Kenosha County2.1 pCi/L1.2ModerateEPA Zone 210
Adams County2.0 pCi/L1.1ModerateEPA Zone 26
Monroe County2.0 pCi/L1.2ModerateEPA Zone 27
Sauk County2.0 pCi/L1.3ModerateEPA Zone 212
Dunn County2.0 pCi/L1.2LowEPA Zone 29
Washington County2.0 pCi/L1.7LowEPA Zone 111
Brown County2.0 pCi/L1.1LowEPA Zone 213
Oconto County1.9 pCi/L1.2LowEPA Zone 212
Marquette County1.9 pCi/L1.0LowEPA Zone 26
Racine County1.9 pCi/L1.2LowEPA Zone 212
Kewaunee County1.9 pCi/L1.1LowEPA Zone 24
Burnett County1.8 pCi/L1.1LowEPA Zone 26
Iron County1.8 pCi/L1.0LowEPA Zone 27
Sawyer County1.8 pCi/L1.2LowEPA Zone 27
Dane County1.8 pCi/L1.4LowEPA Zone 132
Bayfield County1.8 pCi/L1.1LowEPA Zone 210
Marinette County1.6 pCi/L1.1LowEPA Zone 212
Manitowoc County1.6 pCi/L1.1LowEPA Zone 210
Waukesha County1.6 pCi/L1.4LowEPA Zone 125
Ashland County1.5 pCi/L1.0LowEPA Zone 28
Ozaukee County1.5 pCi/L1.2LowEPA Zone 28
Douglas County1.5 pCi/L0.9LowEPA Zone 29
Sheboygan County1.5 pCi/L1.0LowEPA Zone 213
Milwaukee County1.3 pCi/L0.8LowEPA Zone 235

Wisconsin radon questions

Is radon high in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's population-weighted predicted basement average is 2.0 pCi/L, close to the US average of 1.8. 0 of its 72 modeled counties are predicted at or above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L, 52 are in the 2-4 "consider fixing" range and 20 are below 2. 0.1% of Wisconsin ZIP codes are predicted at 4 or higher.
Which Wisconsin county has the highest radon?
Lafayette County has the highest predicted basement average in Wisconsin at 3.4 pCi/L (EPA Zone 1). The lowest is Milwaukee County at 1.3 pCi/L. These are modeled area averages; individual homes in any county can test far higher.
How many EPA Zone 1 counties are in Wisconsin?
28 of Wisconsin's 72 counties (39%) are EPA Zone 1 (highest potential), 44 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 Wisconsin?
Yes - with some urgency. Wisconsin's predicted average is in the moderate range, and 69.3% 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.

Wisconsin radon program

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