Median AQI
37
Good
Florida · County air quality · 2025
Okaloosa County, Florida
Median AQI 37 (Good). 92.7% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 37
- Median AQI
- 92.7%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 82%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Okaloosa County's air is good on balance, cleaner than most US counties, a median AQI of 37 with 92.7% of 273 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 37
- median AQI · Good
- 92.7%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 82%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 84.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 253 d · 92.7%
- Moderate · 20 d · 7.3%
How did Okaloosa County's air break down in 2025?
Across 273 monitored days, 253 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 84 (Moderate).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 273 days monitored. Median AQI: 37 (Good).
Insights: Okaloosa County, Florida. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 37 across 273 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Excellent health grade. Of those days, 253 (93%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 20 (7%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 49, while the worst single-day peak hit 84 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 27.8 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (252 days), PM10 (21 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -102 and the median AQI moved +3 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 84, moderate but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Alachua (90.1% good, AQI 37); Baker (69.1% good, AQI 45); Bay (60.6% good, AQI 46); Brevard (89.7% good, AQI 37); Broward (72.4% good, AQI 43); Citrus (67.8% good, AQI 44).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
92.7%
253 of 273 monitored days
17.7pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
84
Moderate
Health Grade
Excellent
90th-pct AQI 49
Okaloosa County, Good days share 92.7%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Okaloosa 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 273 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
253
93%
Moderate
20
7%
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 Okaloosa County.
- Ozone · 252 days · 92.3%
- PM10 · 21 days · 7.7%
Health Impact Assessment
Excellent
Okaloosa County's air quality is rated Excellent based on 92.7% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 92.7% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 37. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 252 of 273 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Okaloosa County. Best year: 2021 (359 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 355 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 74 |
| 2021 | 359 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 61 |
| 2022 | 155 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 84 |
| 2023 | 218 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 84 |
| 2024 | 341 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 74 |
| 2025 | 253 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 84 |
How does Okaloosa County compare?
How Okaloosa County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Okaloosa County 92.7%
Alachua County, Florida 90.1%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI better than US avg
Okaloosa County 37
Alachua County, Florida 37
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Okaloosa County 0
Alachua County, Florida 0
US average 0
Other Counties in Florida
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Florida.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Okaloosa County.
Alachua County, Florida
AQI 37 · 90.1% good
Beltrami County, Minnesota
AQI 37 · 88.8% good
Benewah County, Idaho
AQI 37 · 74.6% good
Brevard County, Florida
AQI 37 · 89.7% good
Brown County, Indiana
AQI 37 · 94.5% good
Brown County, Wisconsin
AQI 37 · 79.0% good
What Okaloosa 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 37 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Okaloosa County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Okaloosa County with its Florida neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Florida
Based on 273 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 Okaloosa County, Florida? ▼
Okaloosa County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 37, rated "Good." 92.7% of monitored days (253 out of 273) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Okaloosa County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Okaloosa County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 252 days (92% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Okaloosa County have? ▼
In 2025, Okaloosa County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 84.
Is the air quality in Okaloosa County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Okaloosa County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2021 with 359 good days. Worst year: 2022 with 155 good days.
What does AQI 37 mean for health? ▼
Okaloosa County's median AQI of 37 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 Okaloosa County compare to other counties in Florida? ▼
Okaloosa County has 92.7% good air days. Nearby counties in Florida: Alachua (90.1% good), Baker (69.1% good), Bay (60.6% good), Brevard (89.7% good), Broward (72.4% good), Citrus (67.8% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Okaloosa County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Okaloosa County is 49, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 84 (Moderate).
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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