Median AQI
41
Good
Indiana · County air quality · 2025
Greene County, Indiana
Median AQI 41 (Good). 74.9% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 41
- Median AQI
- 74.9%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 41%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Greene County's air is good on balance, more polluted than the median US county, a median AQI of 41 with 74.9% of 299 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 41
- median AQI · Good
- 74.9%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 41%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 90.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 224 d · 74.9%
- Moderate · 75 d · 25.1%
How did Greene County's air break down in 2025?
Across 299 monitored days, 224 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 90 (Moderate).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 299 days monitored. Median AQI: 41 (Good).
Insights: Greene County, Indiana. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 41 across 299 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Moderate health grade. Of those days, 224 (75%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 75 (25%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 60, while the worst single-day peak hit 90 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 22.5 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (157 days), PM2.5 (142 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -88 and the median AQI moved +5 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 90, moderate 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
Good Days
74.9%
224 of 299 monitored days
-0.1pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
90
Moderate
Health Grade
Moderate
90th-pct AQI 60
Greene County, Good days share 74.9%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Greene 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
224
75%
Moderate
75
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 Greene County.
- Ozone · 157 days · 52.5%
- PM2.5 · 142 days · 47.5%
Health Impact Assessment
Moderate
Greene County's air quality is rated Moderate based on 74.9% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 74.9% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 41. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 157 of 299 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Greene County. Best year: 2020 (312 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 312 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 90 |
| 2021 | 288 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 100 |
| 2022 | 298 | 51 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 101 |
| 2023 | 234 | 120 | 9 | 1 | 44 | 217 |
| 2024 | 266 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 97 |
| 2025 | 224 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 90 |
How does Greene County compare?
How Greene County compares
Good-day share worse than US avg
Greene County 74.9%
Allen County, Indiana 58.2%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Greene County 41
Allen County, Indiana 45
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Greene 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 Greene County.
Albemarle County, Virginia
AQI 41 · 77.9% good
Anderson County, South Carolina
AQI 41 · 90.0% good
Berkshire County, Massachusetts
AQI 41 · 71.6% good
Berrien County, Michigan
AQI 41 · 80.9% good
Blair County, Pennsylvania
AQI 41 · 71.9% good
Bonner County, Idaho
AQI 41 · 71.3% good
What Greene 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 41 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Greene County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Greene 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 Greene County, Indiana? ▼
Greene County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41, rated "Good." 74.9% of monitored days (224 out of 299) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Greene County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Greene County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 157 days (53% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Greene County have? ▼
In 2025, Greene County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 90.
Is the air quality in Greene County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Greene County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 312 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 224 good days.
What does AQI 41 mean for health? ▼
Greene County's median AQI of 41 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 Greene County compare to other counties in Indiana? ▼
Greene County has 74.9% 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 Greene County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Greene County is 60, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 90 (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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