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Radon Levels in Alger County, Michigan

EPA puts Alger County in Zone 2, its middle radon zone. Homes with elevated levels occur in all three zones, so only a test measures yours.

Data checked By Radon411Methodology

Predicted
Zone 2Moderate predicted potential
Measured
16.4%of 189 tests reported to CDC (2008 to 2017) were at or above 4 pCi/L
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The data

Alger County, At a glance

Alger County at a glance

Predicted: EPA radon zone

EPA Zone 2: moderate predicted potential

This is a county-level geologic prediction. It is not a measurement of any address, and houses with elevated radon are found in all three zones.

What EPA predicts hereScreening level, geology

EPA predicts an average indoor of 2 to 4 pCi/L (75 to 150 Bq/m³) across the county as a whole.

USGS geologic potential: Moderate across 76% of the county's area

Predicted: EPA Map of Radon Zones

Measured: tests reported to CDC

Radon tests reported for Alger County, 2008 to 2017, laboratory

Tests reported
189
At or above 4 pCi/L
16.4%
Median result
1.2 pCi/L
Reported results by concentration band, Alger County, 2008 to 2017, laboratory
Under 2 pCi/L: 68%2 to 4 pCi/L: 16%4 pCi/L and above: 16%

Of 189 pre-mitigation tests reported to CDC, not homes in this area.

Reported results by concentration band, Alger County, 2008 to 2017, laboratory: data table
Result bandTests MeasuredShare Measured
Under 2 pCi/L12867.7%
2 to 4 pCi/L3015.9%
4 pCi/L and above3116.4%

CDC publishes this figure only for counties here, so there is no state or national number to compare Alger County, Michigan with.

What these figures count

Distribution of radon tests reported to CDC, not this house. People testing before a sale, or because they suspect a problem, are over-represented in any reported testing data.

The figures at the top are for 2008 to 2017 (laboratory totals): a percentage there is a share of radon tests reported to CDC for Alger County over 2008 to 2017, laboratory, and a percentage in a view below is a share of the tests reported for the year or period it names. It is not a share of homes in Alger County, and it is not a random sample: it counts only the tests people chose to run and that were reported.

CDC works out the shares and the median over pre-mitigation tests, counting a test not marked as before or after mitigation as one of them (189 for 2008 to 2017, laboratory). The median is the middle result of those tests, not of buildings. CDC also reports the number of buildings tested (118), a different count, so the two totals are not interchangeable.

Alger County's own published CDC figures beside those of the counties that border it, for the same period.

Each figure is that county’s own published CDC figure for 2008 to 2017, laboratory, counting radon tests reported to CDC, not homes. Alger County is this page. Nothing is averaged or combined across counties. The test count beside each county is CDC’s published number of pre-mitigation tests behind its figures. Figures from few tests can swing widely from year to year. Every Michigan county’s own figure is in the Michigan county table.

Measured: CDC tracking data. Figure above: 2008 to 2017, laboratory. Measured data period: 2005 to 2017 (every CDC figure on file).

Alger County, State data

Michigan's own radon test data

Measured

What Michigan's own agencies publish about radon tests in Alger County, with their period. These are not CDC's figures and are never added to them.

MeasuredState figures, not CDC's

What Michigan EGLE reports for the ZIP codes in Alger County

Michigan EGLE publishes its figures by ZIP code, not by county. These are the 12 ZIP codes that lie wholly or partly in Alger County, each with the state's own figures for it. Period: About 10 years to 2026-05-15.

ZIP codes in Alger County
ZIP codeWhat the state reports
498060% greater than 4 pCi/L, median 1.0 pCi/L, 9 tests
4981618% greater than 4 pCi/L, median 2.2 pCi/L, 11 tests
498221 tests, figures not shown
498252 tests, figures not shown
498394 tests, figures not shown
4986217% greater than 4 pCi/L, median 0.9 pCi/L, 36 tests
498788% greater than 4 pCi/L, median 1.6 pCi/L, 60 tests
498831 tests, figures not shown
498843 tests, figures not shown
4988517% greater than 4 pCi/L, median 1.9 pCi/L, 12 tests
4989125% greater than 4 pCi/L, median 1.7 pCi/L, 8 tests
4989529% greater than 4 pCi/L, median 1.5 pCi/L, 14 tests
  • EGLE's figures cover first-time tests only, from organizations willing to provide data.
  • EGLE does not publish figures for a ZIP code with fewer than 5 test results.
  • EGLE says the map is not intended to decide whether a home should be tested: all homes should be tested.
  • ZIP code boundaries are postal delivery areas, not legal or administrative boundaries.
  • A ZIP code that crosses the county line is listed whole; its figures cover all of it.

Measured: Michigan EGLE data, About 10 years to 2026-05-15.

Radon Action Brief

National Radon Action MonthPre-sale

Alger County's radon brief, in one dated file.

  • Your area's radon record, explained.
  • Your plan to test this week.
  • Fix costs and pros near you.

Save 64%Sale price: $8.99Price after the sale: $25Ends Jan 31Then $25

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Area data, not a test of the building.

Local help

Alger County, Local resources

Radon testing and mitigation in Alger County

Who tests and fixes radon in Alger County: listed businesses, Michigan's radon program and test kits.

What Michigan's program says
Phone
800-723-6642
Email
Radon@Michigan.gov
Licensing of radon professionals
Michigan does not license or regulate radon testing and mitigation contractors.

What it means

Alger County, Questions

Questions about radon in Alger County

Common questions

8 questions, answered from the figures above

Are radon levels high in Alger County?

Over the 2008 to 2017 laboratory totals, 16.4% of the radon tests reported to CDC for Alger County, Michigan were at or above 4 pCi/L, and the median reported pre-mitigation result was 1.2 pCi/L. That is a share of reported tests, not of homes. EPA places Alger County in Zone 2, moderate predicted potential, a predicted average indoor screening level 2 to 4 pCi/L. Homes with elevated levels occur in all three zones, so the figures describe the area, not your house. Testing is the only way to know the radon level in a specific building.

Radon levels: what a result meansWhat is radon?Radon levels in Michigan

How do I get a radon test in Alger County?

EPA says you can test your home yourself or hire a qualified radon test company, and that either approach takes only a small amount of time and effort. No radon testing business listed on Radon411 has an address in Alger County or names it as a service area yet. The Michigan radon program is the place to ask about certified testers and any test kit offer it runs.

Radon testing: how to test a homeRadon test kits comparedFree and low-cost kits by stateRadon Action Month checklistMichigan radon program

Who does radon mitigation in Alger County?

No listed mitigator names Alger County as a service area yet; the Michigan directory lists 69 companies. EPA recommends having a qualified contractor fix a home with a radon problem, because lowering high radon levels takes technical knowledge and special skills, and some states require the work to be done by a licensed or certified professional. Your state radon program is the place to check whether Michigan requires one.

Radon mitigation: how it worksRadon mitigation costRadon mitigation systemsMitigators in Michigan

What EPA radon zone is Alger County in?

EPA places Alger County, Michigan in Zone 2, which EPA describes as moderate predicted potential for the area. A zone is a prediction for the whole county and never determines whether a particular home should be tested. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.

Should I test my home in Alger County?

Yes. Testing is the only way to know the radon level in a specific building. EPA recommends fixing a home when the radon level is 4 pCi/L or higher. EPA recommends considering a fix when the level is between 2 and 4 pCi/L. How to test a home.

When is the best time of year to test?

EPA says short-term tests stay in the home from 2 to 90 days and that all radon tests should run a minimum of 48 hours; long-term tests stay more than 90 days. EPA's guides do not name a best season: they say radon levels tend to vary from day to day and season to season, so a long-term test is more likely than a short-term test to tell you the year-round average.

What does it cost to test?

EPA's Citizen's Guide calls testing easy and inexpensive, and EPA's Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide says passive short-term and long-term devices are generally inexpensive, while active devices may cost more. No national average price is published for this, so Radon411 does not give one. What testing costs.

Which counties border Alger County?

Alger County borders 4 counties, derived from Census county geometry. Radon potential follows geology rather than county lines, so a bordering county's report can be relevant.

If you own, buy, sell or rent

What these figures mean for each reader, with the guide that covers it

The reported-test figures on this page describe Alger County, Michigan over the 2008 to 2017 laboratory totals. They describe tests other people carried out in other buildings, and none of them measures yours.

Alger County in figures

The figures above, said in words

What the published data says about Alger County, in words. A zone and a share of tests describe an area, never the level in any one home.

    • Predicted

      Predicted

      EPA places Alger County in Zone 2, moderate predicted potential, as it does 31 other counties of Michigan's 83.

      Of the 4 bordering counties, EPA places Marquette County in Zone 2 and Delta County, Luce County and Schoolcraft County in Zone 3.

  • Reported tests

    Measured

    CDC publishes no annual figure for Alger County; its figure is a laboratory total for 2008 to 2017: 16.4% of 189 reported tests were at or above 4 pCi/L.

  • Local record

    Michigan's radon program is the Michigan Indoor Radon Program, run by Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; its contacts are under Local resources.

    The county's largest incorporated places are Munising and Chatham; the figures here cover them as part of the county.

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Alger County, Bordering counties

Counties bordering Alger County

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Why bordering counties matter

4 counties share a boundary with Alger County, computed from Census county geometry. Radon potential follows geology rather than county lines, so a bordering county’s report can be worth reading alongside this one.

Alger County, Cities and towns

Cities and towns in Alger County

The radon figures on this page are for Alger County as a whole. They do not differ by city or town.

  • Munising
  • Chatham

2 incorporated places, as listed in the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 place reference files.

Alger County, Next steps

What to do next

  1. LearnKnow what radon isWhat radon is, how it gets indoors, and why a county zone is not a reading for your home.Learn about radon
  2. TestTest the building you live inShort-term or long-term, where the device goes, and closed-house conditions.How to test
  3. FixBring a high level downHow a mitigation system works, and the retest that confirms it.How mitigation works
  4. Find a proHire a certified professionalMeasurement and mitigation professionals by state, with their certifications.Find a professional

Informational. Follow EPA guidance. EPA says all radon tests should be taken for a minimum of 48 hours, with windows and doors closed from 12 hours before a short-term test.