Median AQI
47
Good
Indiana · County air quality · 2025
Hamilton County, Indiana
Median AQI 47 (Good). 58.5% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 47
- Median AQI
- 58.5%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 12%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Hamilton County's air is good on balance, among the more polluted 10% of US counties, a median AQI of 47 with 58.5% of 272 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by PM2.5.
- 47
- median AQI · Good
- 58.5%
- days rated Good
- PM2.5
- main pollutant
- 12%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 118.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 159 d · 58.5%
- Moderate · 108 d · 39.7%
- USG · 5 d · 1.8%
How did Hamilton County's air break down in 2025?
Across 272 monitored days, 159 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 118 (USG).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 272 days monitored. Median AQI: 47 (Good).
Insights: Hamilton County, Indiana. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 47 across 272 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Moderate health grade. Of those days, 159 (58%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 108 (40%) registered Moderate readings, and 5 (2%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 64, while the worst single-day peak hit 118 (USG). Residents averaged about 17.5 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as PM2.5 (148 days), Ozone (124 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -88 and the median AQI moved +3 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 118, 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
Good Days
58.5%
159 of 272 monitored days
-16.5pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
118
USG
Health Grade
Moderate
90th-pct AQI 64
Hamilton County, Good days share 58.5%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Hamilton 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 272 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
159
58%
Moderate
108
40%
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 Hamilton County.
- PM2.5 · 148 days · 54.4%
- Ozone · 124 days · 45.6%
Health Impact Assessment
Moderate
Hamilton County's air quality is rated Moderate based on 58.5% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 58.5% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 47. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is PM2.5, driving AQI on 148 of 272 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Hamilton County. Best year: 2020 (247 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 247 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 97 |
| 2021 | 232 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 100 |
| 2022 | 241 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 100 |
| 2023 | 220 | 134 | 8 | 2 | 46 | 190 |
| 2024 | 244 | 121 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 108 |
| 2025 | 159 | 108 | 5 | 0 | 47 | 118 |
How does Hamilton County compare?
How Hamilton County compares
Good-day share worse than US avg
Hamilton County 58.5%
Allen County, Indiana 58.2%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Hamilton County 47
Allen County, Indiana 45
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 47 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Hamilton County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Hamilton County with its Indiana neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Indiana
Based on 272 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 Hamilton County, Indiana? ▼
Hamilton County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 47, rated "Good." 58.5% of monitored days (159 out of 272) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Hamilton County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Hamilton County is Fine Particles (PM2.5), which was the main AQI driver on 148 days (54% of monitored days). Penetrates deep into lungs and bloodstream. Linked to heart disease and premature death.
How many unhealthy air days does Hamilton County have? ▼
In 2025, Hamilton County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 118.
Is the air quality in Hamilton County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Hamilton County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 247 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 159 good days.
What does AQI 47 mean for health? ▼
Hamilton 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 Hamilton County compare to other counties in Indiana? ▼
Hamilton County has 58.5% 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 Hamilton County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Hamilton County is 64, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 118 (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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