Indiana · County air quality · 2025

Floyd County, Indiana

Median AQI 46 (Good). 63.9% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.

46
Median AQI
63.9%
Good-air days
0
Unhealthy days
21%
Cleaner than US counties

The verdict

According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Floyd County's air is good on balance, among the more polluted 10% of US counties, a median AQI of 46 with 63.9% of 299 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by PM2.5.

46
median AQI · Good
63.9%
days rated Good
PM2.5
main pollutant
21%
cleaner than US counties

Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 126.

Data updated July 2026

Floyd County AQI category distribution Stacked-segment bar showing the share of monitored days that fell in each EPA AQI category, Good, Moderate, USG, Unhealthy, Very Unhealthy, Hazardous, with median AQI marker. AQI category distribution 299 monitored days G M Median AQI 46 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 Floyd County
  • Good · 191 d · 63.9%
  • Moderate · 103 d · 34.4%
  • USG · 5 d · 1.7%

How did Floyd County's air break down in 2025?

Across 299 monitored days, 191 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 126 (USG).

EPA AQS →

Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 299 days monitored. Median AQI: 46 (Good).

Insights: Floyd County, Indiana. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 46 across 299 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Moderate health grade. Of those days, 191 (64%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 103 (34%) registered Moderate readings, and 5 (2%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 61, while the worst single-day peak hit 126 (USG). Residents averaged about 19.2 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.

The full pollutant mix ranks as PM2.5 (156 days), Ozone (143 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -156 and the median AQI moved +14 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 126, usg but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Allen (58.2% good, AQI 45); Bartholomew (69.2% good, AQI 44); Boone (86.9% good, AQI 38); Brown (94.5% good, AQI 37); Carroll (87.8% good, AQI 37); Clark (59.7% good, AQI 46).

Air Quality Summary

Median AQI

46

Good

Good Days

63.9%

191 of 299 monitored days

-11.1pp vs 75% target

Max AQI Recorded

126

USG

Health Grade

Moderate

90th-pct AQI 61

Floyd County, Good days share 63.9%
National avg

Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).

Floyd 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 299 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.

Good

191

64%

Moderate

103

34%

USG

5

2%

Unhealthy

0

0%

Very Unhealthy

0

0%

Hazardous

0

0%

Pollutant Breakdown

Days where each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI readings in Floyd County.

Floyd County, Indiana criteria pollutant distribution Stratified-band visualization showing the share of monitored days each criteria pollutant (PM2.5, PM10, O3, NO2, CO) was the primary AQI driver. PM2.5 · 52.2% Ozone · 47.8% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Floyd County, Indiana · 299 monitored days Criteria pollutant column
  • PM2.5 · 156 days · 52.2%
  • Ozone · 143 days · 47.8%
Fine Particles (PM2.5) 156 days (52%)

How PM2.5 affects health →

Ozone (O3) 143 days (48%)

How Ozone affects health →

Health Impact Assessment

Moderate

Floyd County's air quality is rated Moderate based on 63.9% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.

Air quality was acceptable on 63.9% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 46. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.

The dominant pollutant is PM2.5, driving AQI on 156 of 299 monitored days.

5-Year Air Quality Trend

Air quality is worsening in Floyd County. Best year: 2020 (347 good days).

Year Good Moderate USG Unhealthy Median AQI
2020 347 15 1 0 32
2021 340 23 0 0 34
2022 337 17 0 0 33
2023 224 116 6 1 46
2024 257 102 0 1 43
2025 191 103 5 0 46

How does Floyd County compare?

How Floyd County compares

Good-day share worse than US avg
Floyd County 63.9%
Allen County, Indiana 58.2%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Floyd County 46
Allen County, Indiana 45
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Floyd County 0
Allen County, Indiana 0
US average 0

Other Counties in Indiana

Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Indiana.

Counties with Similar Air Quality

Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Floyd County.

What Floyd 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 46 means for exposure. Health guidance
  • See how Floyd County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
  • Compare Floyd County with its Indiana neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Indiana

Based on 299 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 Floyd County, Indiana?
Floyd County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 46, rated "Good." 63.9% of monitored days (191 out of 299) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Floyd County?
The primary pollutant in Floyd County is Fine Particles (PM2.5), which was the main AQI driver on 156 days (52% of monitored days). Penetrates deep into lungs and bloodstream. Linked to heart disease and premature death.
How many unhealthy air days does Floyd County have?
In 2025, Floyd County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 126.
Is the air quality in Floyd County getting better or worse?
Air quality in Floyd County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 347 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 191 good days.
What does AQI 46 mean for health?
Floyd 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 Floyd County compare to other counties in Indiana?
Floyd County has 63.9% good air days. Nearby counties in Indiana: Allen (58.2% good), Bartholomew (69.2% good), Boone (86.9% good), Brown (94.5% good), Carroll (87.8% good), Clark (59.7% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Floyd County?
The 90th percentile AQI for Floyd County is 61, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 126 (USG).

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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