Kelly, Christine 2022, Nevada Statewide Radon Map, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, Maps

Nevada

Radon map of Nevada Radon potential shown by zip code area. The majority of the east has a moderate range. The majority of the west is in the high range. Central Clark County has a mix of low to high radon potential.
Radon Potential by County
County Valid 4p or greater % radon potential >0<4 >4<10 >10<20 >20<50 >50<100 >100 Average Highest
Pershing 205 120 58.5%             7.14 42.7
Douglas 4,437 1,804 40.7%             5.06 117.9
Mineral 106 43 40.6%             4.74 31.1
Carson City 1,908 760 39.8%             4.49 100.5
Elko 479 174 36.3%             4.54 57.3
Lincoln 80 26 32.5             5.83 121.0
Eureka 26 8 30.8%             4.94 35.1
White Pine 213 65 30.5%             3.93 32.8
Humboldt 301 87 28.9%             4.19 58.3
Lyon 1,220 331 27.1%             3.48 135.0
Storey 45 12 26.7%             2.93 9.3
Washoe 10,700 2,341 21.9%             3.33 195.0
Churchill 499 83 16.6%             2.75 16.4
Lander 155 24 15.5%             2.90 24.9
Clark 3,713 411 11.1%             2.07 70.0
Nye 181 14 7.7%             1.83 9.2
Esmeralda 3 - 0%             1.40 1.9
Totals 24,271 6,303 26.0%             3.61  

† Range of radon levels in pCi/l
‡ Radon levels by pCi/l

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