Air Quality by State

Browse comprehensive air quality data for all 51 US states and territories. Each state page provides detailed city-by-city AQI information, regional air quality patterns, and health recommendations based on official EPA data.

51
States Covered
146
Cities Monitored
42
Avg National AQI
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All States

Alabama

AQI 42
2 citiesAvg: Good

Alaska

AQI 18
1 cityAvg: Good

Arizona

AQI 42
4 citiesAvg: Good

Arkansas

AQI 96
1 cityAvg: Moderate

California

AQI 53
15 citiesAvg: Moderate

Colorado

AQI 41
4 citiesAvg: Good

Connecticut

AQI 34
2 citiesAvg: Good

Delaware

AQI 31
1 cityAvg: Good

District of Columbia

AQI 41
1 cityAvg: Good

Florida

AQI 42
10 citiesAvg: Good

Georgia

AQI 49
4 citiesAvg: Good

Hawaii

AQI 15
1 cityAvg: Good

Idaho

AQI 38
1 cityAvg: Good

Illinois

AQI 36
5 citiesAvg: Good

Indiana

AQI 41
2 citiesAvg: Good

Iowa

AQI 32
1 cityAvg: Good

Kansas

AQI 64
1 cityAvg: Moderate

Kentucky

AQI 57
2 citiesAvg: Moderate

Louisiana

AQI 45
2 citiesAvg: Good

Maine

AQI 29
1 cityAvg: Good

Maryland

AQI 43
1 cityAvg: Good

Massachusetts

AQI 33
4 citiesAvg: Good

Michigan

AQI 32
5 citiesAvg: Good

Minnesota

AQI 25
2 citiesAvg: Good

Mississippi

AQI 75
1 cityAvg: Moderate

Missouri

AQI 62
2 citiesAvg: Moderate

Montana

AQI 21
1 cityAvg: Good

Nebraska

AQI 22
2 citiesAvg: Good

Nevada

AQI 48
2 citiesAvg: Good

New Hampshire

AQI 24
1 cityAvg: Good

New Jersey

AQI 47
4 citiesAvg: Good

New Mexico

AQI 37
2 citiesAvg: Good

New York

AQI 47
6 citiesAvg: Good

North Carolina

AQI 53
5 citiesAvg: Moderate

North Dakota

AQI 24
1 cityAvg: Good

Ohio

AQI 49
6 citiesAvg: Good

Oklahoma

AQI 71
2 citiesAvg: Moderate

Oregon

AQI 29
1 cityAvg: Good

Pennsylvania

AQI 46
6 citiesAvg: Good

Rhode Island

AQI 43
1 cityAvg: Good

South Carolina

AQI 42
2 citiesAvg: Good

South Dakota

AQI 24
1 cityAvg: Good

Tennessee

AQI 61
3 citiesAvg: Moderate

Texas

AQI 44
11 citiesAvg: Good

Utah

AQI 52
1 cityAvg: Moderate

Vermont

AQI 27
1 cityAvg: Good

Virginia

AQI 33
3 citiesAvg: Good

Washington

AQI 33
4 citiesAvg: Good

West Virginia

AQI 55
1 cityAvg: Moderate

Wisconsin

AQI 41
2 citiesAvg: Good

Wyoming

AQI 31
1 cityAvg: Good

Understanding State Air Quality Data

Air quality varies significantly across different states due to a combination of geographic, climatic, economic, and demographic factors. Understanding these variations helps you make informed decisions about outdoor activities, travel, and relocation.

Factors Affecting State Air Quality

  • Population density: More people typically means more vehicle emissions and energy consumption
  • Industrial activity: Manufacturing, power generation, and mining contribute to local pollution
  • Geography: Valleys and basins can trap pollution, while coastal areas often have cleaner air
  • Climate: Hot, sunny weather increases ozone formation; temperature inversions trap pollutants
  • Wildfire risk: Western states face seasonal smoke impacts from wildfires

How to Use This Data

  • Click any state to see detailed city-level air quality data
  • Compare states when planning relocation or extended travel
  • State averages represent typical conditions; check specific cities for detailed data
  • Consider seasonal variations when comparing long-term air quality

The average AQI shown for each state is calculated from all monitored cities within that state. Air quality can vary significantly within a state, so we recommend checking individual city pages for the most accurate local information.

Official EPA Data

All air quality data comes directly from the EPA's official monitoring network.

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