Median AQI
8
Good
Alaska · County air quality · 2025
Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska
Median AQI 8 (Good). 100.0% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 8
- 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, Kenai Peninsula County's air is good on balance, among the cleanest 5% of US counties, a median AQI of 8 with 100.0% of 20 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by PM2.5.
- 8
- 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 14.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 20 d · 100.0%
How did Kenai Peninsula County's air break down in 2025?
Across 20 monitored days, 20 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 14 (Good).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 20 days monitored. Median AQI: 8 (Good).
Insights: Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 8 across 20 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Excellent health grade. Of those days, 20 (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 13, while the worst single-day peak hit 14 (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 (20 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -100 and the median AQI moved -2 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at stable. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 14, good but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Aleutians East (95.0% good, AQI 11); Anchorage (80.8% good, AQI 24); Denali (100.0% good, AQI 38); Fairbanks North Star (61.5% good, AQI 42); Juneau (85.1% good, AQI 21); Matanuska-Susitna (90.3% good, AQI 7).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
100.0%
20 of 20 monitored days
25.0pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
14
Good
Health Grade
Excellent
90th-pct AQI 13
Kenai Peninsula County, Good days share 100.0%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Kenai Peninsula 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 20 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
20
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 Kenai Peninsula County.
- PM2.5 · 20 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Excellent
Kenai Peninsula 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 8. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is PM2.5, driving AQI on 20 of 20 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is stable in Kenai Peninsula County. Best year: 2024 (122 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 120 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 53 |
| 2021 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 41 |
| 2022 | 119 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 73 |
| 2023 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 29 |
| 2024 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 42 |
| 2025 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 14 |
How does Kenai Peninsula County compare?
How Kenai Peninsula County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Kenai Peninsula County 100.0%
Aleutians East County, Alaska 95.0%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI better than US avg
Kenai Peninsula County 8
Aleutians East County, Alaska 11
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Kenai Peninsula County 0
Aleutians East County, Alaska 0
US average 0
Other Counties in Alaska
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Alaska.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Kenai Peninsula County.
Catron County, New Mexico
AQI 8 · 100.0% good
Carbon County, Wyoming
AQI 7 · 100.0% good
Carroll County, Virginia
AQI 9 · 100.0% good
Dakota County, Minnesota
AQI 9 · 93.4% good
Keweenaw County, Michigan
AQI 7 · 100.0% good
Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska
AQI 7 · 90.3% good
What Kenai Peninsula 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 8 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Kenai Peninsula County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Kenai Peninsula County with its Alaska neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Alaska
Based on 20 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 Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska? ▼
Kenai Peninsula County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 8, rated "Good." 100.0% of monitored days (20 out of 20) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Kenai Peninsula County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Kenai Peninsula County is Fine Particles (PM2.5), which was the main AQI driver on 20 days (100% of monitored days). Penetrates deep into lungs and bloodstream. Linked to heart disease and premature death.
How many unhealthy air days does Kenai Peninsula County have? ▼
In 2025, Kenai Peninsula County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 14.
Is the air quality in Kenai Peninsula County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Kenai Peninsula County is stable based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2024 with 122 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 20 good days.
What does AQI 8 mean for health? ▼
Kenai Peninsula County's median AQI of 8 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 Kenai Peninsula County compare to other counties in Alaska? ▼
Kenai Peninsula County has 100.0% good air days. Nearby counties in Alaska: Aleutians East (95.0% good), Anchorage (80.8% good), Denali (100.0% good), Fairbanks North Star (61.5% good), Juneau (85.1% good), Matanuska-Susitna (90.3% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Kenai Peninsula County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Kenai Peninsula County is 13, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 14 (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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