Radon in Columbia County, Wisconsin

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

317 home tests, 2008–2017, CDC lab data
  • Below 2 pCi/L: 35%
  • 2 to 4 pCi/L: 26%
  • 4 pCi/L or more: 39%
The line marks the EPA action level, 4 pCi/L.
Median level
2.8 pCi/L
EPA radon zone
Zone 2
In Wisconsin
50th of 71

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 Wisconsin.

  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

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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 Columbia 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
Dodge County63%
Green Lake County54%
Wisconsin47%
Dane County39%
Columbia County39%
Sauk County37%
United States36%
Juneau County27%
Adams County21%
Marquette County14%

Sources

Last updated October 2026. How we calculate these numbers.