Radon Data Test Results ≥4 pCi/L

Radon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally from the decay of radioactive elements in the soil, rock, and groundwater. It is colorless and odorless. Radon can seep through gaps and cracks in a foundation and accumulate inside homes and buildings. Breathing elevated concentrations of radon over time can increase the risk of developing lung cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates radon causes 21,000 deaths per year and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, after smoking.

More information is available from the department's Radon program where you can request a FREE radon test kit.

Radon Dashboard

Use each tab below to see data on residential radon test results and housing units tested.

Test Results ≥4 pCi/L

Additional Maps, Charts and Tables

Maps

• Missouri Radon Testing – Residential

News Releases

• Surgeon General Releases National Health Advisory On Radon

Additional Resources

• CDC Environmental Public Health Tracking Network - Radon Testing
• American Cancer Society - Radon and Cancer
• American Lung Association - Radon
• CDC - Radon
• Environmental Protection Agency - Radon
• National Institutes of Health - National Cancer Institute - Radon and Cancer