Radon in Spearfish and Sturgis

Lawrence and Meade county radon data, and how homeowners in the northern Black Hills can test and fix radon.

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Spearfish (Lawrence County)

EPA Zone 2. Of 160 reported tests (2008–2017), 56.9% were at or above 4 pCi/L; median 5.3 pCi/L.

Sturgis (Meade County)

EPA Zone 2. Of 197 reported tests (2008–2017), 51.8% were at or above 4 pCi/L; median 4.1 pCi/L.

Source: pre-mitigation tests reported to the CDC Tracking Network, as compiled by Radon411; zones from the EPA Map of Radon Zones. Reported tests are not a random sample of homes.

Testing and fixing

DANR says the only way to know a building's radon level is to test, and offers a limited number of free test kits to residents. If you're at 4 pCi/L or higher, the EPA recommends fixing your home. See typical South Dakota mitigation costs or Rapid City data.

FAQ

Is radon a problem in Spearfish?

Spearfish is in Lawrence County, which EPA places in Zone 2. Of 160 pre-mitigation tests reported to the CDC for Lawrence County from 2008 to 2017, 56.9% were at or above 4 pCi/L and the median was 5.3 pCi/L.

Is radon a problem in Sturgis?

Sturgis is in Meade County, EPA Zone 2. Of 197 pre-mitigation tests reported to the CDC for Meade County from 2008 to 2017, 51.8% were at or above 4 pCi/L and the median was 4.1 pCi/L.

Do you serve Spearfish and Sturgis?

Yes. We are a referral service and can connect homeowners in Spearfish and Sturgis with local radon professionals who serve those towns.