Radon in Summit County, Ohio

About 4 in 10 homes tested here were at or above the EPA action level.

6,002 home tests, 2008–2017, CDC lab data
  • Below 2 pCi/L: 30%
  • 2 to 4 pCi/L: 32%
  • 4 pCi/L or more: 39%
The line marks the EPA action level, 4 pCi/L.
Median level
3.1 pCi/L
EPA radon zone
Zone 1
In Ohio
68th of 80

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 Ohio.

  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 Summit 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
Wayne County62%
Stark County60%
Ohio52%
Medina County43%
Portage County39%
Summit County39%
United States36%
Geauga County23%
Cuyahoga County22%

Sources

Last updated October 2026. How we calculate these numbers.