Radon in Wyoming: Levels by County and EPA Zones

Updated November 2026 · Data: EPA Map of Radon Zones · Sources

Radon is a widespread concern in Wyoming: 21 of its 23 counties are in EPA Zone 1, the group with the highest predicted indoor radon levels. Find your county below, then learn how to test your home and what to do if the result is high.

21 of 23counties in EPA Zone 1 (highest potential)
2 of 23counties in Zone 2 (moderate)
0 of 23counties in Zone 3 (low)

Your county’s zone is not your home’s radon level. Homes with high radon are found in every zone. The EPA recommends testing every home, whatever its zone.

Radon zones by county in Wyoming

The table lists the EPA radon zone for each of the 23 counties in Wyoming. The zone shows the predicted average indoor radon screening level for homes in that county.

CountyEPA zonePredicted average indoor level
AlbanyZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
Big HornZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
CampbellZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
CarbonZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
ConverseZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
CrookZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
FremontZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
GoshenZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
Hot SpringsZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
JohnsonZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
LaramieZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
LincolnZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
NatronaZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
NiobraraZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
ParkZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
PlatteZone 22 to 4 pCi/L
SheridanZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
SubletteZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
SweetwaterZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
TetonZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
UintaZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
WashakieZone 1Above 4 pCi/L
WestonZone 22 to 4 pCi/L
Source: U.S. EPA Map of Radon Zones (data file published June 2024).

What the EPA radon zones mean

  • Zone 1 (highest potential): predicted average indoor screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. In Wyoming: 21 counties (91%).
  • Zone 2 (moderate potential): predicted average between 2 and 4 pCi/L. In Wyoming: 2 counties (9%).
  • Zone 3 (low potential): predicted average below 2 pCi/L. In Wyoming: 0 counties (0%).

The EPA built the map from indoor radon measurements, geology, soil permeability and type of house foundation. It was made to help governments and builders target resources, not to decide whether a single home needs testing.

Wyoming counties with the highest radon potential

21 counties in Wyoming are in Zone 1: Albany, Big Horn, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Johnson, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara, Park, Sheridan, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton, Uinta, Washakie.

How to test for radon in Wyoming

Testing is the only way to know your home’s radon level. Short-term test kits (2 to 90 days) are sold at hardware stores and online, and some state programs offer kits at low cost; check with the Wyoming Department of Health, Radon Program. Test in the lowest lived-in level of the home, with windows and doors closed, and follow the kit instructions.

  • Do-it-yourself kits: a simple, low-cost first step for your own home.
  • Long-term tests (more than 90 days): give a better picture of your home’s year-round average.
  • Certified professionals: look for certification from the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) or the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB), and ask the state program whether Wyoming requires a state license.
  • Buying or selling a home: ask for a radon test as part of the home inspection.

The Wyoming Cancer Program has provided low-cost radon test kits to Wyoming residents.

If your radon level is high

The EPA recommends fixing your home if the radon level is 4 pCi/L or higher, and considering a fix between 2 and 4 pCi/L. The most common fix is a radon mitigation system (sub-slab depressurization), which pulls radon from under the foundation and vents it outside, above the roof line.

  • The EPA says most homes can be fixed for about the same cost as other common home repairs; the price depends on the size and design of the home.
  • Get estimates from more than one qualified, certified mitigation contractor. See our radon mitigation cost guide for typical prices.
  • Test again after the system is installed, and retest every few years.

Wyoming radon program

The Wyoming Department of Health, Radon Program answers questions from residents about radon testing, results and certified professionals.

Contact details as listed by the state radon program directory. Please confirm on the program’s website before calling.

Frequently asked questions

Is radon a problem in Wyoming?

21 of Wyoming’s 23 counties are in EPA Zone 1, where the predicted average indoor radon level is above 4 pCi/L, and 2 are in Zone 2 (2 to 4 pCi/L). High levels can be found in any home, so testing is the only way to know.

Which Wyoming counties have the highest radon potential?

The 21 counties in EPA Zone 1 have the highest predicted average levels. You can find them in the table above and in the Zone 1 list.

What radon level is safe?

There is no known safe level of radon. The EPA recommends fixing your home at 4 pCi/L or higher and considering a fix between 2 and 4 pCi/L.

Who can I contact about radon in Wyoming?

The Wyoming Department of Health, Radon Program answers questions about testing, results and certified professionals. Phone: 307-777-6015.

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