Radon Levels in Alaska

30 counties — 0 high risk, 5 moderate, 25 low risk

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Zone 1 High (0.0%) Zone 2 Moderate (16.7%) Zone 3 Low (83.3%)

Alaska Radon Zone Map

Counties colored by EPA radon zone. Red = Zone 1, Orange = Zone 2, Green = Zone 3.

All 30 Counties — By Radon Risk

CountyEPA ZoneTests% Above 4 pCi/L
Fairbanks North Star Moderate 8 62.5%
Kenai Peninsula Moderate 11
Ketchikan Gateway Moderate
Matanuska-Susitna Moderate 15 40%
Southeast Fairbanks Moderate
Aleutians East Low
Aleutians West Low
Anchorage Low 33 39.4%
Bethel Low
Bristol Bay Low
Chugach Low
Copper River Low
Denali Low
Dillingham Low
Haines Low
Hoonah-Angoon Low
Juneau City and Low
Kodiak Island Low
Kusilvak Low
Lake and Peninsula Low
Nome Low
North Slope Low
Northwest Arctic Low
Petersburg Low
Prince of Wales-Hyder Low
Sitka City and Low
Skagway Low
Wrangell City and Low
Yakutat City and Low
Yukon-Koyukuk Low

Sources: EPA Map of Radon Zones, CDC Environmental Health Tracking Network

Frequently Asked Questions

How many counties in Alaska have high radon risk?

Alaska has 0 counties classified as EPA Zone 1 (high radon risk), 5 as Zone 2 (moderate), and 25 as Zone 3 (low risk).

Is radon a problem in Alaska?

The EPA recommends all homes in Alaska be tested for radon, regardless of which zone they're in.

How do I check radon levels for my Alaska address?

Enter your ZIP code in the search box above to see your county's EPA radon zone and available testing data. For your specific home's radon level, you'll need a radon test kit.