Median AQI
45
Good
District of Columbia · County air quality · 2025
District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
Median AQI 45 (Good). 68.1% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 45
- Median AQI
- 68.1%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 28%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, District of Columbia County's air is good on balance, more polluted than the median US county, a median AQI of 45 with 68.1% of 182 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 45
- median AQI · Good
- 68.1%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 28%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 101.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 124 d · 68.1%
- Moderate · 57 d · 31.3%
- USG · 1 d · 0.5%
How did District of Columbia County's air break down in 2025?
Across 182 monitored days, 124 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 101 (USG).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 182 days monitored. Median AQI: 45 (Good).
Insights: District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 45 across 182 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Moderate health grade. Of those days, 124 (68%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 57 (31%) registered Moderate readings, and 1 (1%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 63, while the worst single-day peak hit 101 (USG). Residents averaged about 20.4 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (98 days), PM2.5 (79 days), NO2 (4 days), CO (1 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -124 and the median AQI moved +1 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at stable. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 101, usg but never Unhealthy. District of Columbia averages vary county by county based on monitor density and local emissions.
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
68.1%
124 of 182 monitored days
-6.9pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
101
USG
Health Grade
Moderate
90th-pct AQI 63
District of Columbia County, Good days share 68.1%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
District of Columbia 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 182 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
124
68%
Moderate
57
31%
USG
1
1%
Unhealthy
0
0%
Very Unhealthy
0
0%
Hazardous
0
0%
Pollutant Breakdown
Days where each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI readings in District of Columbia County.
- Ozone · 98 days · 53.8%
- PM2.5 · 79 days · 43.4%
- NO₂ · 4 days · 2.2%
- CO · 1 days · 0.5%
Health Impact Assessment
Moderate
District of Columbia County's air quality is rated Moderate based on 68.1% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 68.1% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 45. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 98 of 182 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is stable in District of Columbia County. Best year: 2020 (248 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 248 | 117 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 171 |
| 2021 | 172 | 185 | 7 | 1 | 51 | 153 |
| 2022 | 198 | 163 | 4 | 0 | 49 | 128 |
| 2023 | 189 | 164 | 9 | 3 | 50 | 196 |
| 2024 | 233 | 129 | 4 | 0 | 45 | 133 |
| 2025 | 124 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 101 |
How does District of Columbia County compare?
How District of Columbia County compares
Good-day share worse than US avg
District of Columbia County 68.1%
Adair County, Oklahoma 59.2%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
District of Columbia County 45
Adair County, Oklahoma 45
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
District of Columbia County 0
Adair County, Oklahoma 2
US average 0
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to District of Columbia County.
Adair County, Oklahoma
AQI 45 · 59.2% good
Allen County, Indiana
AQI 45 · 58.2% good
Atascosa County, Texas
AQI 45 · 58.0% good
Baker County, Florida
AQI 45 · 69.1% good
Carson City County, Nevada
AQI 45 · 79.3% good
Clinton County, Iowa
AQI 45 · 59.9% good
What District of Columbia County's air means for you
The air here stays in the breathable range year-round, with Ozone the main thing to watch.
- Sensitive groups (asthma, heart conditions, children, older adults) should check the AQI on high-Ozone days, the guide explains what a median of 45 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how District of Columbia County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare District of Columbia County with its District of Columbia neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of District of Columbia
Based on 182 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 District of Columbia County, District of Columbia? ▼
District of Columbia County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 45, rated "Good." 68.1% of monitored days (124 out of 182) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in District of Columbia County? ▼
The primary pollutant in District of Columbia County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 98 days (54% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does District of Columbia County have? ▼
In 2025, District of Columbia County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 101.
Is the air quality in District of Columbia County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in District of Columbia County is stable based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 248 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 124 good days.
What does AQI 45 mean for health? ▼
District of Columbia County's median AQI of 45 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 District of Columbia County compare to other counties in District of Columbia? ▼
District of Columbia County has 68.1% good air days in District of Columbia.
What is the 90th percentile AQI in District of Columbia County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for District of Columbia County is 63, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 101 (USG).
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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