Boss, MO Radon Levels
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Boss, MO Radon Facts
Tucked in the Ozark highlands of Dent County, Boss sits on Paleozoic limestone and dolomite formations that characterize much of Missouri's radon-producing geology. Though testing data is limited for this small community, the underlying bedrock suggests residents should consider radon testing. Rural homes in the area often feature partial basements or crawl spaces that can allow radon accumulation from the fractured limestone below.
Dent County average: 6.00 pCi/L, based on 1 user-submitted test across 1 city in the county. No homeowner readings have been submitted for Boss itself yet, so this county figure is the closest available benchmark. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Radon Readings Near Boss, MO
No homeowner tests have been submitted for Boss yet. The closest cities with user-submitted radon data are shown below — explore them to gauge local conditions. Radon varies by home, so testing is the only way to know your level.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 17.3 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Leasburg | 31.8 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Cuba | 33.2 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Rolla | 36.9 mi | 4.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Bourbon | 36.9 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Bonne Terre | 40.9 mi | 4.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| Farmington | 44.9 mi | 9.50 pCi/L | 2 |
| De Soto | 48.9 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 1 |
Dent County Radon Profile
The soils and bedrock of Dent County place it in EPA Radon Zone 2, a moderate-risk classification with predicted indoor averages of 2 to 4 pCi/L. Homeowner-submitted tests from 1 city in Dent County average 6.00 pCi/L across 1 test — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. Since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer nationally, the EPA urges every household in Dent County to test, as levels can differ between neighboring homes.