Radon in Mille Lacs County
Elevated radon riskOver 2014-2023, 25.3% of Mille Lacs County homes tested came back at or above the 4 pCi/L action level, below the statewide figure of 35.9%. The median test result here was 2.4 pCi/L over 2010–2020 (statewide median: 3.1 pCi/L). About 44 Mille Lacs County properties were tested per year over that period. About 25% of homes tested in this county came back at or above the 4 pCi/L action level. That is lower than much of Minnesota, but still means testing is the only way to know your home.
| Tests at or above 2 pCi/L (2014-2023) | 53.5% (268 properties) |
| Tests at or above 4 pCi/L (2014-2023) | 25.3% (127 properties) |
| Median result (2010–2020) | 2.4 pCi/L |
| Average result (2010–2020) | 3.2 pCi/L |
| 95th percentile (2010–2020) | 9.7 pCi/L |
| Testing rate (2010–2020) | 33.8 per 10,000 properties per year |
Source: Minnesota Department of Health radon test data, last checked August 1, 2026. County numbers describe homes that happened to be tested, not yours; only a test can tell you your home's level.
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