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Radon Levels, Testing and Mitigation in Kentucky

Kentucky has 120 counties, with 30 classified as EPA Zone 1 (highest risk). With an average radon level of 9.45 pCi/L, Kentucky state testing data reveals significantly elevated risks across multiple counties. Testing is highly recommended.

Kentucky is the 37th most expansive state and the 26th most populous. The state has an active radon program, dedicated to educating citizens about the risks associated with the deadly gas. You can find more information on Radon, testing and mitigation at the official page.

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Zone 1 Counties

Kentucky Radon Map

Kentucky radon levels by county
Zone 1 — High
Zone 2 — Moderate
Zone 3 — Low

Kentucky Metro Areas

Explore radon data organized by metro region, including average levels, hotspot cities, and local mitigation professionals.

Bowling Green Metro
5 cities
Cincinnati Metro
5 cities
Clarksville Metro
5 cities
Huntington Metro
5 cities
Lexington Metro
5 cities
Louisville Metro
5 cities

Most Active Radon Markets in Kentucky

Cities with the most user-submitted radon test data, ranked by number of submissions.

CityAvg User Radon LevelSubmissions
Bowling Green 15.80 pCi/L 5
Lexington 8.40 pCi/L 5
Frankfort 7.80 pCi/L 5
Florence 5.40 pCi/L 5
Owensboro 5.33 pCi/L 3
Union 4.67 pCi/L 3
Brandenburg 11.50 pCi/L 2
Harrodsburg 9.00 pCi/L 2
Louisville 5.50 pCi/L 2
Campbellsville 11.00 pCi/L 1

Kentucky Counties by EPA Radon Zone

All 120 Kentucky counties with their EPA radon zone classification and user-submitted average radon levels.

Zone 1 — High Risk
Predicted avg. indoor levels > 4.0 pCi/L
Zone 1 30 counties
Adair County Zone 1
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Allen County Zone 1
Avg: 6.0 pCi/L
Barren County Zone 1
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Bourbon County Zone 1
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Boyle County Zone 1
Avg: 12.8 pCi/L
Bullitt County Zone 1
Avg: 20.0 pCi/L
Casey County Zone 1
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Clark County Zone 1
Avg: 5.0 pCi/L
Cumberland County Zone 1
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Fayette County Zone 1
Avg: 8.4 pCi/L
Franklin County Zone 1
Avg: 7.8 pCi/L
Green County Zone 1
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Harrison County Zone 1
Avg: 5.0 pCi/L
Hart County Zone 1
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Jefferson County Zone 1
Avg: 5.5 pCi/L
Jessamine County Zone 1
Avg: 8.0 pCi/L
Lincoln County Zone 1
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Marion County Zone 1
Avg: 11.0 pCi/L
Mercer County Zone 1
Avg: 9.0 pCi/L
Metcalfe County Zone 1
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Monroe County Zone 1
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Nelson County Zone 1
Avg: 12.7 pCi/L
Pendleton County Zone 1
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Pulaski County Zone 1
Avg: 11.3 pCi/L
Robertson County Zone 1
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Russell County Zone 1
Avg: 8.0 pCi/L
Scott County Zone 1
Avg: 15.0 pCi/L
Taylor County Zone 1
Avg: 11.0 pCi/L
Warren County Zone 1
Avg: 15.8 pCi/L
Woodford County Zone 1
Avg: 20.0 pCi/L
Zone 2 — Moderate Risk
Predicted avg. indoor levels 2–4 pCi/L
Zone 2 67 counties
Anderson County Zone 2
Avg: 5.0 pCi/L
Bath County Zone 2
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Bell County Zone 2
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Boone County Zone 2
Avg: 5.3 pCi/L
Boyd County Zone 2
Avg: 5.0 pCi/L
Breathitt County Zone 2
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Breckinridge County Zone 2
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Butler County Zone 2
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Caldwell County Zone 2
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Campbell County Zone 2
Avg: 5.0 pCi/L
Carroll County Zone 2
Avg: 7.0 pCi/L
Carter County Zone 2
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Christian County Zone 2
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Clay County Zone 2
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Clinton County Zone 2
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Crittenden County Zone 2
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Daviess County Zone 2
Avg: 8.3 pCi/L
Estill County Zone 2
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Fleming County Zone 2
Avg: 8.0 pCi/L
Floyd County Zone 2
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Gallatin County Zone 2
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Garrard County Zone 2
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Grant County Zone 2
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Grayson County Zone 2
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Greenup County Zone 2
Avg: 10.0 pCi/L
Hancock County Zone 2
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Hardin County Zone 2
Avg: 15.5 pCi/L
Harlan County Zone 2
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Henderson County Zone 2
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Henry County Zone 2
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Hopkins County Zone 2
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Jackson County Zone 2
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Johnson County Zone 2
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Kenton County Zone 2
Avg: 4.0 pCi/L
Knox County Zone 2
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Larue County Zone 2
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Laurel County Zone 2
Avg: 10.0 pCi/L
Lawrence County Zone 2
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Letcher County Zone 2
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Lewis County Zone 2
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Logan County Zone 2
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Lyon County Zone 2
Avg: 9.0 pCi/L
Madison County Zone 2
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Mason County Zone 2
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McCreary County Zone 2
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McLean County Zone 2
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Meade County Zone 2
Avg: 14.3 pCi/L
Montgomery County Zone 2
Avg: 12.0 pCi/L
Morgan County Zone 2
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Muhlenberg County Zone 2
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Nicholas County Zone 2
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Ohio County Zone 2
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Oldham County Zone 2
Avg: 7.5 pCi/L
Owen County Zone 2
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Perry County Zone 2
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Pike County Zone 2
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Rowan County Zone 2
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Shelby County Zone 2
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Simpson County Zone 2
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Spencer County Zone 2
Avg: 6.0 pCi/L
Todd County Zone 2
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Trigg County Zone 2
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Union County Zone 2
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Washington County Zone 2
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Wayne County Zone 2
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Webster County Zone 2
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Whitley County Zone 2
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Zone 3 — Low Risk
Predicted avg. indoor levels < 2 pCi/L
Zone 3 23 counties
Ballard County Zone 3
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Bracken County Zone 3
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Calloway County Zone 3
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Carlisle County Zone 3
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Edmonson County Zone 3
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Elliott County Zone 3
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Fulton County Zone 3
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Graves County Zone 3
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Hickman County Zone 3
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Knott County Zone 3
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Lee County Zone 3
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Leslie County Zone 3
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Livingston County Zone 3
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Magoffin County Zone 3
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Marshall County Zone 3
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Martin County Zone 3
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McCracken County Zone 3
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Menifee County Zone 3
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Owsley County Zone 3
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Powell County Zone 3
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Rockcastle County Zone 3
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Trimble County Zone 3
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Wolfe County Zone 3
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Kentucky Cities & Towns

Browse radon data for individual cities across Kentucky. Each city page includes user-submitted radon levels, local contractors, and mitigation resources.

Adairville Adams Adolphus Albany Alexandria Allen Allensville Almo Alpha Alvaton Annville Argillite Arjay Arlington Artemus Ary Ashcamp Ashland Athol Auburn Augusta Austin Auxier Bagdad Banner Barbourville Bardstown Bardwell Barlow Battletown Baxter Bays Bear Branch Beattyville Beaumont Beauty Beaver Beaver Dam Bedford Bee Spring Beech Creek Beechmont Belcher Belfry Bellevue Belton Benton Berea Berry Bethelridge Bethlehem Betsy Layne Beverly Bevinsville Big Clifty Big Creek Big Laurel Bimble Blackey Blackford Blaine Bledsoe Bloomfield Blue River Boaz Bonnieville Bonnyman Booneville Boons Camp Boston Bowling Green Bradfordsville Brandenburg Breeding Bremen Brodhead Bronston Brooks Brooksville Browder Brownsville Bryants Store Buckhorn Buckner Buffalo Bulan Burdine Burkesville Burlington Burna Burnside Busy Butler Bypro Cadiz Calhoun California Calvert City Calvin Campbellsburg Campbellsville Campton Canada Caneyville Canmer Cannel City Cannon Carlisle Carrollton Catlettsburg Cave City Cawood Cecilia Center Centertown Central City Cerulean Chaplin Chappell Chavies Clarkson Clay Clay City Clayhole Clearfield Clinton Closplint Cloverport Coalgood Coldiron Columbia Columbus Combs Corbin Corinth Cornettsville Corydon Covington Coxs Creek Crab Orchard Cranks Crestwood Crittenden Crofton Cromwell Cub Run Cumberland Cunningham Custer Cynthiana Dana Danville David Dawson Springs Dayton De Mossville Deane Debord Delphia Dema Denniston Denton Dexter Dixon Dover Drakesboro Drift Dry Ridge Dubre Dunbar Dundee Dunmor Dunnville Dwale Earlington East Bernstadt East Point Eastern Eastview Eddyville Edmonton Eighty Eight Ekron Elizabethtown Elk Horn Elkfork Elkhorn City Elkton Emerson Eminence Emmalena Eolia Erlanger Ermine Essie Etoile Eubank Evarts Ewing Ezel Fairdale Falls Of Rough Falmouth Fancy Farm Farmington Fedscreek Ferguson Finchville Fisherville Flat Lick Flatgap Flatwoods Flemingsburg Florence Fordsville Forest Hills Fort Campbell Fort Knox Fort Thomas Foster Fountain Run Fourmile Frakes Frankfort Franklin Fredonia Freeburn Frenchburg Ft Mitchell Fulton Gamaliel Garfield Garner Garrett Garrison Gays Creek Georgetown Germantown Ghent Gilbertsville Girdler Glasgow Glencoe Glendale Glens Fork Gordon Goshen Gracey Gradyville Graham Grand Rivers Gravel Switch Gray Grayson Green Road Greensburg Greenup Greenville Grethel Gulston Gunlock Guston Guthrie Hagerhill Hallie Hampton Hanson Happy Hardin Hardinsburg Hardy Hardyville Harlan Harned Harold Harrodsburg Hartford Hawesville Hazard Hazel Hazel Green Hebron Heidrick Hellier Helton Henderson Herndon Hestand Hi Hat Hickman Hickory Hillsboro Hindman Hinkle Hitchins Hodgenville Holland Holmes Mill Hope Hopkinsville Horse Branch Horse Cave Huddy Hudson Hueysville Hulen Hustonville Hyden Independence Inez Irvine Irvington Island Island City Isom Isonville Ivel Jackhorn Jackson Jamestown Jeff Jeffersonville Jenkins Jeremiah Jetson Jonesville Junction City Keaton Keavy Kettle Island Kevil Kimper Kings Mountain Kirksey Kite Knifley Knob Lick Krypton Kuttawa La Center La Fayette La Grange Lackey Lancaster Langley Latonia Lawrenceburg Lebanon Lebanon Junction Leburn Ledbetter Leitchfield Letcher Lewisburg Lewisport Lexington Liberty Lick Creek Lily Linefork Littcarr Livermore Livingston Lockport London Loretto Lost Creek Louisa Louisville Lovely Lowmansville Lucas Maceo Mackville Madisonville Magnolia Majestic Mallie Mammoth Cave Manchester Manitou Marion Martha Martin Mary Alice Mayfield Mayking Mayslick Maysville Mazie Mc Andrews Mc Carr Mc Daniels Mc Dowell Mc Henry Mc Kee Mc Roberts Meally Means Melber Melbourne Melvin Middleburg Middlesboro Midway Millstone Millwood Milton Minnie Miracle Mistletoe Mize Monticello Moorefield Morehead Morganfield Morgantown Morning View Mount Eden Mount Hermon Mount Olivet Mount Sherman Mount Sterling Mount Vernon Mount Washington Mousie Mouthcard Mozelle Muldraugh Munfordville Murray Nancy Nebo Neon Nevisdale New Castle New Concord New Haven New Hope New Liberty Newport Nicholasville Nortonville Oak Grove Oakland Oil Springs Olaton Olive Hill Olmstead Olympia Oneida Orlando Owensboro Owenton Owingsville Paducah Paint Lick Paintsville Paris Park City Parkers Lake Parksville Partridge Pathfork Payneville Pembroke Pendleton Perryville Petersburg Pewee Valley Phelps Philpot Phyllis Pikeville Pilgrim Pine Knot Pine Ridge Pine Top Pineville Pinsonfork Pippa Passes Pleasureville Powderly Premium Prestonsburg Princeton Printer Prospect Providence Putney Quincy Raccoon Radcliff Ransom Raven Ravenna Raywick Redfox Reed Regina Revelo Reynolds Station Rhodelia Ricetown Richmond Rineyville River Roark Robards Robinson Creek Rochester Rockfield Rockholds Rockport Rocky Hill Rogers Roundhill Rousseau Rowdy Roxana Royalton Rumsey Rush Russell Russell Springs Russellville Sacramento Sadieville Saint Charles Saint Francis Salem Salt Lick Salvisa Salyersville Sanders Sandgap Sandy Hook Sassafras Scalf Science Hill Scottsville Scuddy Sebree Sedalia Sextons Creek Sharon Grove Sharpsburg Shelbiana Shelby Gap Shelbyville Shepherdsville Sidney Siler Simpsonville Sitka Sizerock Slade Slaughters Slemp Smilax Smithfield Smithland Smiths Grove Somerset Sonora South Portsmouth South Shore South Williamson Sparta Spottsville Springfield Staffordsville Stambaugh Stamping Ground Stanford Stanley Stanton Stanville Stearns Steele Stephensport Stinnett Stone Stoney Fork Stopover Strunk Sturgis Sulphur Summer Shade Summersville Sweeden Symsonia Taylorsville Teaberry Thelma Thornton Thousandsticks Tiline Tollesboro Tomahawk Tompkinsville Topmost Totz Tram Trenton Trosper Turners Station Tutor Key Tyner Ulysses Union Union Star Uniontown Upton Utica Van Lear Vanceburg Vancleve Varney Verona Versailles Vest Vicco Vincent Vine Grove Viper Virgie Waco Waddy Walker Wallingford Wallins Creek Walton Warbranch Warfield Warsaw Water Valley Waverly Wayland Waynesburg Webbville Webster Weeksbury Welchs Creek Wellington Wendover West Liberty West Paducah West Point Westport Westview Wheelwright Whick White Mills White Plains Whitesburg Whitesville Whitley City Wickliffe Williamsburg Williamsport Williamstown Willisburg Wilmore Winchester Windsor Wingo Wittensville Woodbine Woodburn Woollum Wooton Worthington Worthville Yeaddiss Yosemite Zoe

Frequently Asked Questions About Radon in Kentucky

What radon level is considered "high"?
The EPA action level is 4.0 pCi/L — many homeowners also choose to fix levels between 2.0 and 4.0 pCi/L. Any home with levels at or above 4.0 pCi/L should be mitigated.
How much does radon mitigation cost in Kentucky?
Radon mitigation typically costs between $800 and $2,500, depending on foundation type and radon severity. A standard sub-slab depressurization system usually falls in the $1,000–$1,500 range.
Does mitigation actually work?
Yes — properly installed systems typically reduce radon levels by up to 99%. A post-mitigation test confirms the system is working correctly, and many homeowners re-test periodically.
Should I test again after mitigation?
Yes. A post-mitigation test is the proof your system is working. The EPA recommends testing within 30 days of installation and retesting every two years.
What EPA Radon Zone is my Kentucky county in?
Kentucky counties are classified into three EPA Radon Zones. Zone 1 (highest risk, >4 pCi/L) indicates the most concern. Zone 2 (moderate, 2–4 pCi/L) and Zone 3 (lowest, <2 pCi/L) round out the classification. Use the county directory above to find your specific county's zone and data.

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