Georgia · County air quality · 2025

Hall County, Georgia

Median AQI 46 (Good). 55.0% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.

46
Median AQI
55.0%
Good-air days
0
Unhealthy days
10%
Cleaner than US counties

The verdict

According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Hall County's air is good on balance, among the more polluted 10% of US counties, a median AQI of 46 with 55.0% of 242 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by PM2.5.

46
median AQI · Good
55.0%
days rated Good
PM2.5
main pollutant
10%
cleaner than US counties

Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 82.

Data updated July 2026

Hall County AQI category distribution Stacked-segment bar showing the share of monitored days that fell in each EPA AQI category, Good, Moderate, USG, Unhealthy, Very Unhealthy, Hazardous, with median AQI marker. AQI category distribution 242 monitored days G M Median AQI 46 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 Hall County
  • Good · 133 d · 55.0%
  • Moderate · 109 d · 45.0%

How did Hall County's air break down in 2025?

Across 242 monitored days, 133 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 82 (Moderate).

EPA AQS →

Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 242 days monitored. Median AQI: 46 (Good).

Insights: Hall County, Georgia. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 46 across 242 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Moderate health grade. Of those days, 133 (55%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 109 (45%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 62, while the worst single-day peak hit 82 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 16.5 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.

The full pollutant mix ranks as PM2.5 (242 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -88 and the median AQI moved +2 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 82, moderate but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Bibb (49.5% good, AQI 51); Charlton (79.0% good, AQI 24); Chatham (66.7% good, AQI 44); Clarke (66.7% good, AQI 44); Clayton (53.1% good, AQI 49); Cobb (92.5% good, AQI 36).

Air Quality Summary

Median AQI

46

Good

Good Days

55.0%

133 of 242 monitored days

-20.0pp vs 75% target

Max AQI Recorded

82

Moderate

Health Grade

Moderate

90th-pct AQI 62

Hall County, Good days share 55.0%
National avg

Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).

Hall 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 242 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.

Good

133

55%

Moderate

109

45%

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 Hall County.

Hall County, Georgia criteria pollutant distribution Stratified-band visualization showing the share of monitored days each criteria pollutant (PM2.5, PM10, O3, NO2, CO) was the primary AQI driver. PM2.5 · 100.0% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Hall County, Georgia · 242 monitored days Criteria pollutant column
  • PM2.5 · 242 days · 100.0%
Fine Particles (PM2.5) 242 days (100%)

How PM2.5 affects health →

Health Impact Assessment

Moderate

Hall County's air quality is rated Moderate based on 55.0% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.

Air quality was acceptable on 55.0% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 46. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.

The dominant pollutant is PM2.5, driving AQI on 242 of 242 monitored days.

5-Year Air Quality Trend

Air quality is worsening in Hall County. Best year: 2020 (221 good days).

Year Good Moderate USG Unhealthy Median AQI
2020 221 139 0 0 44
2021 209 156 0 0 46
2022 217 147 0 0 46
2023 166 194 3 0 52
2024 176 190 0 0 52
2025 133 109 0 0 46

How does Hall County compare?

How Hall County compares

Good-day share worse than US avg
Hall County 55.0%
Bibb County, Georgia 49.5%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Hall County 46
Bibb County, Georgia 51
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Hall County 0
Bibb County, Georgia 0
US average 0

Other Counties in Georgia

Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Georgia.

Counties with Similar Air Quality

Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Hall County.

What Hall 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 46 means for exposure. Health guidance
  • See how Hall County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
  • Compare Hall County with its Georgia neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Georgia

Based on 242 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 Hall County, Georgia?
Hall County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 46, rated "Good." 55.0% of monitored days (133 out of 242) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Hall County?
The primary pollutant in Hall County is Fine Particles (PM2.5), which was the main AQI driver on 242 days (100% of monitored days). Penetrates deep into lungs and bloodstream. Linked to heart disease and premature death.
How many unhealthy air days does Hall County have?
In 2025, Hall County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 82.
Is the air quality in Hall County getting better or worse?
Air quality in Hall County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 221 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 133 good days.
What does AQI 46 mean for health?
Hall County's median AQI of 46 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 Hall County compare to other counties in Georgia?
Hall County has 55.0% good air days. Nearby counties in Georgia: Bibb (49.5% good), Charlton (79.0% good), Chatham (66.7% good), Clarke (66.7% good), Clayton (53.1% good), Cobb (92.5% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Hall County?
The 90th percentile AQI for Hall County is 62, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 82 (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.

Every figure on PlainAir is rendered directly from EPA AQS air-quality monitoring data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on EPA AQS air-quality monitoring data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.