Median AQI
46
Good
Georgia · County air quality · 2025
Muscogee County, Georgia
Median AQI 46 (Good). 59.6% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 46
- Median AQI
- 59.6%
- Good-air days
- 2
- Unhealthy days
- 14%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Muscogee County's air is good on balance, among the more polluted 10% of US counties, a median AQI of 46 with 59.6% of 272 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by PM2.5.
- 46
- median AQI · Good
- 59.6%
- days rated Good
- PM2.5
- main pollutant
- 14%
- cleaner than US counties
2 days reached Unhealthy or worse; the worst single reading hit AQI 166.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 162 d · 59.6%
- Moderate · 105 d · 38.6%
- USG · 3 d · 1.1%
- Unhealthy · 2 d · 0.7%
How did Muscogee County's air break down in 2025?
Across 272 monitored days, 162 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 2 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 166 (Unhealthy).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 272 days monitored. Median AQI: 46 (Good).
Insights: Muscogee County, Georgia. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 46 across 272 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Moderate health grade. Of those days, 162 (60%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 105 (39%) registered Moderate readings, and 3 (1%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 65, while the worst single-day peak hit 166 (Unhealthy). Residents averaged about 17.9 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as PM2.5 (206 days), Ozone (66 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -95 and the median AQI moved +4 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. Residents and visitors experienced 2 unhealthy-or-worse days combined, periods when the EPA recommends sensitive groups limit prolonged outdoor exertion. 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
Good Days
59.6%
162 of 272 monitored days
-15.4pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
166
Unhealthy
Health Grade
Moderate
90th-pct AQI 65
Muscogee County, Good days share 59.6%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Muscogee County, Unhealthy-or-worse share 0.7%
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 272 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
162
60%
Moderate
105
39%
USG
3
1%
Unhealthy
2
1%
Very Unhealthy
0
0%
Hazardous
0
0%
Pollutant Breakdown
Days where each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI readings in Muscogee County.
- PM2.5 · 206 days · 75.7%
- Ozone · 66 days · 24.3%
Health Impact Assessment
Moderate
Muscogee County's air quality is rated Moderate based on 59.6% good air days. There were 2 unhealthy days in 2025 when outdoor activity should be limited.
Air quality is acceptable most days, but 3 days reached "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (AQI 101-150) and peak AQI reached 166. Sensitive groups should monitor real-time conditions at AirNow.gov.
The dominant pollutant is PM2.5, driving AQI on 206 of 272 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Muscogee County. Best year: 2020 (257 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 257 | 108 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 101 |
| 2021 | 233 | 118 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 155 |
| 2022 | 214 | 149 | 2 | 0 | 45 | 149 |
| 2023 | 154 | 208 | 2 | 1 | 52 | 154 |
| 2024 | 193 | 166 | 7 | 0 | 49 | 127 |
| 2025 | 162 | 105 | 3 | 2 | 46 | 166 |
How does Muscogee County compare?
How Muscogee County compares
Good-day share worse than US avg
Muscogee County 59.6%
Bibb County, Georgia 49.5%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Muscogee County 46
Bibb County, Georgia 51
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr worse than US avg
Muscogee County 2
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 Muscogee County.
Bay County, Florida
AQI 46 · 60.6% good
Blount County, Tennessee
AQI 46 · 69.6% good
Cache County, Utah
AQI 46 · 61.2% good
Chesterfield County, South Carolina
AQI 46 · 61.2% good
Clark County, Indiana
AQI 46 · 59.7% good
Clark County, Ohio
AQI 46 · 59.4% good
What Muscogee County's air means for you
On most days the air here is fine, but PM2.5 drives 2 unhealthy-or-worse days a year that sensitive groups should plan around.
- 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 Muscogee County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Muscogee County with its Georgia neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Georgia
Based on 272 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 Muscogee County, Georgia? ▼
Muscogee County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 46, rated "Good." 59.6% of monitored days (162 out of 272) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Muscogee County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Muscogee County is Fine Particles (PM2.5), which was the main AQI driver on 206 days (76% of monitored days). Penetrates deep into lungs and bloodstream. Linked to heart disease and premature death.
How many unhealthy air days does Muscogee County have? ▼
In 2025, Muscogee County recorded 2 unhealthy air days (2 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 166.
Is the air quality in Muscogee County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Muscogee County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 257 good days. Worst year: 2023 with 154 good days.
What does AQI 46 mean for health? ▼
Muscogee 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 Muscogee County compare to other counties in Georgia? ▼
Muscogee County has 59.6% 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 Muscogee County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Muscogee County is 65, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 166 (Unhealthy).
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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