Median AQI
39
Good
Georgia · County air quality · 2025
Pike County, Georgia
Median AQI 39 (Good). 88.2% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 39
- Median AQI
- 88.2%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 72%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Pike County's air is good on balance, cleaner than the median US county, a median AQI of 39 with 88.2% of 237 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 39
- median AQI · Good
- 88.2%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 72%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 93.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 209 d · 88.2%
- Moderate · 28 d · 11.8%
How did Pike County's air break down in 2025?
Across 237 monitored days, 209 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 93 (Moderate).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 237 days monitored. Median AQI: 39 (Good).
Insights: Pike County, Georgia. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 39 across 237 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 209 (88%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 28 (12%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 51, while the worst single-day peak hit 93 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 26.5 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (237 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -142 and the median AQI moved +6 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 93, 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
Good Days
88.2%
209 of 237 monitored days
13.2pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
93
Moderate
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 51
Pike County, Good days share 88.2%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Pike 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 237 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
209
88%
Moderate
28
12%
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 Pike County.
- Ozone · 237 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Pike County's air quality is rated Good based on 88.2% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 88.2% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 39. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 237 of 237 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Pike County. Best year: 2020 (351 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 351 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 64 |
| 2021 | 326 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 80 |
| 2022 | 311 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 100 |
| 2023 | 309 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 39 | 133 |
| 2024 | 301 | 47 | 4 | 0 | 39 | 126 |
| 2025 | 209 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 93 |
How does Pike County compare?
How Pike County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Pike County 88.2%
Bibb County, Georgia 49.5%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Pike County 39
Bibb County, Georgia 51
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Pike 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 Pike County.
Ada County, Idaho
AQI 39 · 80.6% good
Aiken County, South Carolina
AQI 39 · 89.1% good
Albany County, New York
AQI 39 · 67.4% good
Alexander County, North Carolina
AQI 39 · 92.4% good
Ashland County, Wisconsin
AQI 39 · 85.6% good
Bennington County, Vermont
AQI 39 · 82.9% good
What Pike 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 39 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Pike County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Pike County with its Georgia neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Georgia
Based on 237 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 Pike County, Georgia? ▼
Pike County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39, rated "Good." 88.2% of monitored days (209 out of 237) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Pike County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Pike County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 237 days (100% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Pike County have? ▼
In 2025, Pike County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 93.
Is the air quality in Pike County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Pike County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 351 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 209 good days.
What does AQI 39 mean for health? ▼
Pike County's median AQI of 39 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 Pike County compare to other counties in Georgia? ▼
Pike County has 88.2% 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 Pike County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Pike County is 51, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 93 (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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