Median AQI
23
Good
Alabama · County air quality · 2025
Lawrence County, Alabama
Median AQI 23 (Good). 100.0% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 23
- Median AQI
- 100.0%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 96%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Lawrence County's air is good on balance, among the cleanest 5% of US counties, a median AQI of 23 with 100.0% of 19 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by PM2.5.
- 23
- median AQI · Good
- 100.0%
- days rated Good
- PM2.5
- main pollutant
- 96%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 36.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 19 d · 100.0%
How did Lawrence County's air break down in 2025?
Across 19 monitored days, 19 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 36 (Good).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 19 days monitored. Median AQI: 23 (Good).
Insights: Lawrence County, Alabama. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 23 across 19 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Excellent health grade. Of those days, 19 (100%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 0 (0%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 34, while the worst single-day peak hit 36 (Good). Residents averaged about 30.0 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as PM2.5 (19 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -65 and the median AQI moved -1 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at improving. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 36, good but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Baldwin (72.2% good, AQI 42); Clay (85.4% good, AQI 32); DeKalb (78.6% good, AQI 42); Elmore (97.2% good, AQI 32); Etowah (63.5% good, AQI 45); Jefferson (36.8% good, AQI 53).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
100.0%
19 of 19 monitored days
25.0pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
36
Good
Health Grade
Excellent
90th-pct AQI 34
Lawrence County, Good days share 100.0%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Lawrence County, Unhealthy-or-worse share 0.0%
National avg
Share of monitored days above AQI 150 (Unhealthy or worse). Bar maxes at 10% (worst-county ceiling).
AQI Day Breakdown (2025)
Distribution of 19 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
19
100%
Moderate
0
0%
USG
0
0%
Unhealthy
0
0%
Very Unhealthy
0
0%
Hazardous
0
0%
Pollutant Breakdown
Days where each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI readings in Lawrence County.
- PM2.5 · 19 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Excellent
Lawrence County's air quality is rated Excellent based on 100.0% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 100.0% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 23. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is PM2.5, driving AQI on 19 of 19 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is improving in Lawrence County. Best year: 2024 (95 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 84 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 78 |
| 2021 | 89 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 60 |
| 2022 | 92 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 58 |
| 2023 | 81 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 67 |
| 2024 | 95 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 86 |
| 2025 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 36 |
How does Lawrence County compare?
How Lawrence County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Lawrence County 100.0%
Baldwin County, Alabama 72.2%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI better than US avg
Lawrence County 23
Baldwin County, Alabama 42
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Lawrence County 0
Baldwin County, Alabama 0
US average 0
Other Counties in Alabama
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Alabama.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Lawrence County.
Lemhi County, Idaho
AQI 23 · 69.1% good
Routt County, Colorado
AQI 23 · 91.6% good
Wallowa County, Oregon
AQI 23 · 91.2% good
Wasco County, Oregon
AQI 23 · 92.8% good
Alamosa County, Colorado
AQI 24 · 90.8% good
Anchorage County, Alaska
AQI 24 · 80.8% good
What Lawrence County's air means for you
The air here stays in the breathable range year-round, with PM2.5 the main thing to watch.
- Sensitive groups (asthma, heart conditions, children, older adults) should check the AQI on high-PM2.5 days, the guide explains what a median of 23 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Lawrence County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Lawrence County with its Alabama neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Alabama
Based on 19 EPA-monitored days in 2025; figures reflect only days the monitors reported. Source: EPA Air Quality System annual summaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Lawrence County, Alabama? ▼
Lawrence County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 23, rated "Good." 100.0% of monitored days (19 out of 19) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Lawrence County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Lawrence County is Fine Particles (PM2.5), which was the main AQI driver on 19 days (100% of monitored days). Penetrates deep into lungs and bloodstream. Linked to heart disease and premature death.
How many unhealthy air days does Lawrence County have? ▼
In 2025, Lawrence County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 36.
Is the air quality in Lawrence County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Lawrence County is improving based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2024 with 95 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 19 good days.
What does AQI 23 mean for health? ▼
Lawrence County's median AQI of 23 falls in the "Good" category. See the <a href="/guides/understanding-aqi" class="underline">AQI category guide</a> for what each range means for health.
How does Lawrence County compare to other counties in Alabama? ▼
Lawrence County has 100.0% good air days. Nearby counties in Alabama: Baldwin (72.2% good), Clay (85.4% good), DeKalb (78.6% good), Elmore (97.2% good), Etowah (63.5% good), Jefferson (36.8% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Lawrence County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Lawrence County is 34, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 36 (Good).
Data Sources
Primary Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Air Quality System (AQS), Annual AQI by County dataset, 2020–2025 (aqs.epa.gov). For current conditions (not shown here — this page is historical annual data), see EPA AirNow (airnow.gov). See our methodology for how AQI, median, and coverage figures are computed.
Informational only, not professional advice. Data from EPA AQS. See our disclaimer.
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