Median AQI
47
Good
Illinois · County air quality · 2025
Peoria County, Illinois
Median AQI 47 (Good). 57.8% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 47
- Median AQI
- 57.8%
- Good-air days
- 2
- Unhealthy days
- 11%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Peoria County's air is good on balance, among the more polluted 10% of US counties, a median AQI of 47 with 57.8% of 270 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by PM2.5.
- 47
- median AQI · Good
- 57.8%
- days rated Good
- PM2.5
- main pollutant
- 11%
- cleaner than US counties
2 days reached Unhealthy or worse; the worst single reading hit AQI 154.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 156 d · 57.8%
- Moderate · 110 d · 40.7%
- USG · 2 d · 0.7%
- Unhealthy · 2 d · 0.7%
How did Peoria County's air break down in 2025?
Across 270 monitored days, 156 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 2 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 154 (Unhealthy).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 270 days monitored. Median AQI: 47 (Good).
Insights: Peoria County, Illinois. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 47 across 270 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Moderate health grade. Of those days, 156 (58%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 110 (41%) registered Moderate readings, and 2 (1%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 67, while the worst single-day peak hit 154 (Unhealthy). Residents averaged about 17.3 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as PM2.5 (163 days), Ozone (107 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -91 and the median AQI moved +3 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: Adams (94.4% good, AQI 38); Champaign (63.7% good, AQI 44); Clark (92.1% good, AQI 36); Cook (40.5% good, AQI 53); DuPage (61.2% good, AQI 44); Effingham (95.7% good, AQI 35).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
57.8%
156 of 270 monitored days
-17.2pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
154
Unhealthy
Health Grade
Moderate
90th-pct AQI 67
Peoria County, Good days share 57.8%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Peoria 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 270 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
156
58%
Moderate
110
41%
USG
2
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 Peoria County.
- PM2.5 · 163 days · 60.4%
- Ozone · 107 days · 39.6%
Health Impact Assessment
Moderate
Peoria County's air quality is rated Moderate based on 57.8% good air days. There were 2 unhealthy days in 2025 when outdoor activity should be limited.
Air quality is acceptable most days, but 2 days reached "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (AQI 101-150) and peak AQI reached 154. Sensitive groups should monitor real-time conditions at AirNow.gov.
The dominant pollutant is PM2.5, driving AQI on 163 of 270 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Peoria County. Best year: 2020 (247 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 247 | 116 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 115 |
| 2021 | 181 | 179 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 101 |
| 2022 | 181 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 100 |
| 2023 | 187 | 131 | 21 | 1 | 48 | 151 |
| 2024 | 236 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 100 |
| 2025 | 156 | 110 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 154 |
How does Peoria County compare?
How Peoria County compares
Good-day share worse than US avg
Peoria County 57.8%
Adams County, Illinois 94.4%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Peoria County 47
Adams County, Illinois 38
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr worse than US avg
Peoria County 2
Adams County, Illinois 0
US average 0
Other Counties in Illinois
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Illinois.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Peoria County.
Beaver County, Pennsylvania
AQI 47 · 54.3% good
Bell County, Texas
AQI 47 · 61.3% good
Bowie County, Texas
AQI 47 · 57.3% good
Bronx County, New York
AQI 47 · 56.6% good
Butte County, California
AQI 47 · 66.1% good
Calcasieu County, Louisiana
AQI 47 · 61.5% good
What Peoria 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 47 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Peoria County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Peoria County with its Illinois neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Illinois
Based on 270 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 Peoria County, Illinois? ▼
Peoria County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 47, rated "Good." 57.8% of monitored days (156 out of 270) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Peoria County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Peoria County is Fine Particles (PM2.5), which was the main AQI driver on 163 days (60% of monitored days). Penetrates deep into lungs and bloodstream. Linked to heart disease and premature death.
How many unhealthy air days does Peoria County have? ▼
In 2025, Peoria County recorded 2 unhealthy air days (2 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 154.
Is the air quality in Peoria County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Peoria County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 247 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 156 good days.
What does AQI 47 mean for health? ▼
Peoria County's median AQI of 47 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 Peoria County compare to other counties in Illinois? ▼
Peoria County has 57.8% good air days. Nearby counties in Illinois: Adams (94.4% good), Champaign (63.7% good), Clark (92.1% good), Cook (40.5% good), DuPage (61.2% good), Effingham (95.7% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Peoria County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Peoria County is 67, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 154 (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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