Radon Levels in Idaho

44 counties — 19 high risk, 20 moderate, 5 low risk

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Zone 1 High (43.2%) Zone 2 Moderate (45.5%) Zone 3 Low (11.4%)

Idaho Radon Zone Map

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

Highest-Risk Counties

BenewahZone 1 — High
BlaineZone 1 — High
BoiseZone 1 — High
Bonner41.7% above action level
BoundaryZone 1 — High
ButteZone 1 — High
CamasZone 1 — High
ClarkZone 1 — High
ClearwaterZone 1 — High
CusterZone 1 — High
ElmoreZone 1 — High
FremontZone 1 — High
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All 44 Counties — By Radon Risk

CountyEPA ZoneTests% Above 4 pCi/L
Benewah High
Blaine High
Boise High
Bonner High 12 41.7%
Boundary High
Butte High
Camas High
Clark High
Clearwater High
Custer High
Elmore High 4
Fremont High
Gooding High
Idaho High 5
Kootenai High 32 28.1%
Latah High 4
Lemhi High
Shoshone High
Valley High
Ada Moderate 66 39.4%
Bannock Moderate 15 26.7%
Bear Lake Moderate
Bingham Moderate 7
Bonneville Moderate 16 25%
Canyon Moderate 30 36.7%
Caribou Moderate
Cassia Moderate
Franklin Moderate
Jefferson Moderate
Jerome Moderate 4
Lincoln Moderate
Madison Moderate
Minidoka Moderate
Oneida Moderate
Owyhee Moderate 4
Payette Moderate 4
Power Moderate
Teton Moderate
Twin Falls Moderate 14 35.7%
Adams Low
Gem Low
Lewis Low
Nez Perce Low 9
Washington Low

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many counties in Idaho have high radon risk?

Idaho has 19 counties classified as EPA Zone 1 (high radon risk), 20 as Zone 2 (moderate), and 5 as Zone 3 (low risk).

Is radon a problem in Idaho?

Idaho has 19 high-risk counties where elevated radon is likely. The EPA recommends all homes in Idaho be tested for radon, regardless of which zone they're in.

How do I check radon levels for my Idaho 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.