Radon in Yamhill County, Oregon

About 3 in 10 homes tested here were at or above the EPA action level.

356 home tests, 2008–2017, CDC lab data
  • Below 2 pCi/L: 57%
  • 2 to 4 pCi/L: 17%
  • 4 pCi/L or more: 26%
The line marks the EPA action level, 4 pCi/L.
Median level
1.5 pCi/L
EPA radon zone
Zone 2
In Oregon
7th of 22

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 Oregon.

  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 Yamhill 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%
Yamhill County26%
Marion County26%
Oregon25%
Polk County25%
Clackamas County18%
Washington County10%

Sources

Last updated October 2026. How we calculate these numbers.