Median AQI
37
Good
Idaho · County air quality · 2025
Benewah County, Idaho
Median AQI 37 (Good). 74.6% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 37
- Median AQI
- 74.6%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 40%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Benewah County's air is good on balance, more polluted than the median US county, a median AQI of 37 with 74.6% of 181 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by PM2.5.
- 37
- median AQI · Good
- 74.6%
- days rated Good
- PM2.5
- main pollutant
- 40%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 92.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 135 d · 74.6%
- Moderate · 46 d · 25.4%
How did Benewah County's air break down in 2025?
Across 181 monitored days, 135 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 92 (Moderate).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 181 days monitored. Median AQI: 37 (Good).
Insights: Benewah County, Idaho. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 37 across 181 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Moderate health grade. Of those days, 135 (75%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 46 (25%) 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 92 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 22.4 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as PM2.5 (181 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -83 and the median AQI moved -5 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at improving. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 92, moderate but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Ada (80.6% good, AQI 39); Bannock (91.5% good, AQI 31); Blaine (99.4% good, AQI 22); Boise (72.9% good, AQI 43); Bonner (71.3% good, AQI 41); Bonneville (94.9% good, AQI 19).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
74.6%
135 of 181 monitored days
-0.4pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
92
Moderate
Health Grade
Moderate
90th-pct AQI 62
Benewah County, Good days share 74.6%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Benewah 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 181 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
135
75%
Moderate
46
25%
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 Benewah County.
- PM2.5 · 181 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Moderate
Benewah County's air quality is rated Moderate based on 74.6% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 74.6% 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 PM2.5, driving AQI on 181 of 181 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is improving in Benewah County. Best year: 2024 (225 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 218 | 139 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 492 |
| 2021 | 182 | 168 | 7 | 7 | 51 | 197 |
| 2022 | 187 | 167 | 8 | 3 | 49 | 177 |
| 2023 | 201 | 160 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 164 |
| 2024 | 225 | 136 | 4 | 0 | 43 | 112 |
| 2025 | 135 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 92 |
How does Benewah County compare?
How Benewah County compares
Good-day share worse than US avg
Benewah County 74.6%
Ada County, Idaho 80.6%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI better than US avg
Benewah County 37
Ada County, Idaho 39
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Benewah County 0
Ada County, Idaho 0
US average 0
Other Counties in Idaho
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Idaho.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Benewah County.
Alachua County, Florida
AQI 37 · 90.1% good
Beltrami County, Minnesota
AQI 37 · 88.8% 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
Caldwell County, North Carolina
AQI 37 · 96.2% good
What Benewah 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 37 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Benewah County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Benewah County with its Idaho neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Idaho
Based on 181 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 Benewah County, Idaho? ▼
Benewah County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 37, rated "Good." 74.6% of monitored days (135 out of 181) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Benewah County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Benewah County is Fine Particles (PM2.5), which was the main AQI driver on 181 days (100% of monitored days). Penetrates deep into lungs and bloodstream. Linked to heart disease and premature death.
How many unhealthy air days does Benewah County have? ▼
In 2025, Benewah County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 92.
Is the air quality in Benewah County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Benewah County is improving based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2024 with 225 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 135 good days.
What does AQI 37 mean for health? ▼
Benewah 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 Benewah County compare to other counties in Idaho? ▼
Benewah County has 74.6% good air days. Nearby counties in Idaho: Ada (80.6% good), Bannock (91.5% good), Blaine (99.4% good), Boise (72.9% good), Bonner (71.3% good), Bonneville (94.9% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Benewah County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Benewah County is 62, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 92 (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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