Median AQI
39
Good
Idaho · County air quality · 2025
Idaho County, Idaho
Median AQI 39 (Good). 79.8% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 39
- Median AQI
- 79.8%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 52%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Idaho County's air is good on balance, cleaner than the median US county, a median AQI of 39 with 79.8% of 243 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 39
- median AQI · Good
- 79.8%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 52%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 84.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 194 d · 79.8%
- Moderate · 49 d · 20.2%
How did Idaho County's air break down in 2025?
Across 243 monitored days, 194 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). 243 days monitored. Median AQI: 39 (Good).
Insights: Idaho County, Idaho. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 39 across 243 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 194 (80%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 49 (20%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 56, while the worst single-day peak hit 84 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 24.0 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (155 days), PM2.5 (88 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -50 and the median AQI moved -1 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at improving. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 84, moderate but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Ada (80.6% good, AQI 39); Bannock (91.5% good, AQI 31); Benewah (74.6% good, AQI 37); Blaine (99.4% good, AQI 22); Boise (72.9% good, AQI 43); Bonner (71.3% good, AQI 41).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
79.8%
194 of 243 monitored days
4.8pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
84
Moderate
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 56
Idaho County, Good days share 79.8%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Idaho 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 243 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
194
80%
Moderate
49
20%
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 Idaho County.
- Ozone · 155 days · 63.8%
- PM2.5 · 88 days · 36.2%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Idaho County's air quality is rated Good based on 79.8% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 79.8% 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 155 of 243 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is improving in Idaho County. Best year: 2020 (244 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 244 | 113 | 3 | 5 | 40 | 209 |
| 2021 | 237 | 112 | 9 | 7 | 42 | 188 |
| 2022 | 242 | 113 | 4 | 4 | 41 | 263 |
| 2023 | 233 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 98 |
| 2024 | 237 | 121 | 5 | 2 | 42 | 217 |
| 2025 | 194 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 84 |
How does Idaho County compare?
How Idaho County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Idaho County 79.8%
Ada County, Idaho 80.6%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Idaho County 39
Ada County, Idaho 39
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Idaho County with its Idaho neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Idaho
Based on 243 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 Idaho County, Idaho? ▼
Idaho County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39, rated "Good." 79.8% of monitored days (194 out of 243) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Idaho County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Idaho County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 155 days (64% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Idaho County have? ▼
In 2025, Idaho County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 84.
Is the air quality in Idaho County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Idaho County is improving based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 244 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 194 good days.
What does AQI 39 mean for health? ▼
Idaho 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 Idaho County compare to other counties in Idaho? ▼
Idaho County has 79.8% good air days. Nearby counties in Idaho: Ada (80.6% good), Bannock (91.5% good), Benewah (74.6% good), Blaine (99.4% good), Boise (72.9% good), Bonner (71.3% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Idaho County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Idaho County is 56, 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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