Radon in Cedar County, Nebraska

More than half of homes tested here were at or above the EPA action level.

269 home tests, 2008–2017, CDC lab data
  • Below 2 pCi/L: 8%
  • 2 to 4 pCi/L: 15%
  • 4 pCi/L or more: 77%
The line marks the EPA action level, 4 pCi/L.
Median level
8.3 pCi/L
EPA radon zone
Zone 1
In Nebraska
10th of 78

EPA Zone 1, the highest radon potential (predicted average above 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 Nebraska.

  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.

How Cedar 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
Dixon County78%
Cedar County77%
Wayne County76%
Yankton County, SD73%
Knox County69%
Nebraska58%
Pierce County55%
Clay County, SD52%
United States36%

Sources

Last updated October 2026. How we calculate these numbers.