Radon in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

About 1 in 5 homes tested here were at or above the EPA action level.

1,292 home tests, 2008–2017, CDC lab data
  • Below 2 pCi/L: 59%
  • 2 to 4 pCi/L: 22%
  • 4 pCi/L or more: 19%
The line marks the EPA action level, 4 pCi/L.
Median level
1.5 pCi/L
EPA radon zone
Zone 2
In Massachusetts
9th of 13

EPA Zone 2, moderate radon potential (predicted average 2 to 4 pCi/L). The EPA zone map dates from 1993 and is meant for planning; high levels are found in every zone.

What to do next

  1. Test your home

    Radon levels vary between neighboring houses, so area data can't tell you your own home's level. A short-term test takes 2 to 7 days in the lowest lived-in floor. A long-term test (90 days or more) gives a more reliable average.

  2. If your result is 4 pCi/L or more, fix it

    Most homes are fixed with a sub-slab depressurization system: a pipe and a quiet fan that pull radon from under the foundation and vent it above the roof. We're still collecting real installation prices for Massachusetts.

  3. Use a certified professional

    Look for a professional certified by the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) or the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB), or by your state if it certifies radon contractors.

Already tested? Check your result

Unit
Type of test

Using a digital monitor? If it has run for 90 days or more, enter its long-term average and choose long-term.

How Hampshire County compares

Share of homes tested at or above 4 pCi/L, with neighboring counties. Lab data 2008–2017, the only source that covers every state.

Share of homes tested at or above 4 pCi/L
United States36%
Worcester County34%
Berkshire County27%
Massachusetts24%
Franklin County22%
Hampshire County19%
Hampden County13%

Sources

Last updated October 2026. How we calculate these numbers.