Median AQI
38
Good
Kentucky · County air quality · 2025
Edmonson County, Kentucky
Median AQI 38 (Good). 93.5% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 38
- Median AQI
- 93.5%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 85%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Edmonson County's air is good on balance, cleaner than most US counties, a median AQI of 38 with 93.5% of 214 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 38
- median AQI · Good
- 93.5%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 85%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 77.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 200 d · 93.5%
- Moderate · 14 d · 6.5%
How did Edmonson County's air break down in 2025?
Across 214 monitored days, 200 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 77 (Moderate).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 214 days monitored. Median AQI: 38 (Good).
Insights: Edmonson County, Kentucky. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 38 across 214 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Excellent health grade. Of those days, 200 (93%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 14 (7%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 49, while the worst single-day peak hit 77 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 28.0 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (209 days), PM2.5 (5 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -150 and the median AQI moved +5 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at stable. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 77, moderate but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Bell (63.5% good, AQI 43); Boone (95.1% good, AQI 38); Boyd (82.8% good, AQI 39); Bullitt (92.7% good, AQI 39); Campbell (78.5% good, AQI 39); Carter (89.8% good, AQI 36).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
93.5%
200 of 214 monitored days
18.5pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
77
Moderate
Health Grade
Excellent
90th-pct AQI 49
Edmonson County, Good days share 93.5%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Edmonson 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 214 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
200
93%
Moderate
14
7%
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 Edmonson County.
- Ozone · 209 days · 97.7%
- PM2.5 · 5 days · 2.3%
Health Impact Assessment
Excellent
Edmonson County's air quality is rated Excellent based on 93.5% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 93.5% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 38. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 209 of 214 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is stable in Edmonson County. Best year: 2020 (350 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 350 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 64 |
| 2021 | 327 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 74 |
| 2022 | 334 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 84 |
| 2023 | 319 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 39 | 115 |
| 2024 | 329 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 77 |
| 2025 | 200 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 77 |
How does Edmonson County compare?
How Edmonson County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Edmonson County 93.5%
Bell County, Kentucky 63.5%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI about average
Edmonson County 38
Bell County, Kentucky 43
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Edmonson County 0
Bell County, Kentucky 0
US average 0
Other Counties in Kentucky
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Kentucky.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Edmonson County.
Adams County, Illinois
AQI 38 · 94.4% good
Anoka County, Minnesota
AQI 38 · 82.1% good
Atlantic County, New Jersey
AQI 38 · 79.6% good
Avery County, North Carolina
AQI 38 · 93.9% good
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
AQI 38 · 92.5% good
Bay County, Michigan
AQI 38 · 71.8% good
What Edmonson 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 38 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Edmonson County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Edmonson County with its Kentucky neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Kentucky
Based on 214 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 Edmonson County, Kentucky? ▼
Edmonson County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38, rated "Good." 93.5% of monitored days (200 out of 214) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Edmonson County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Edmonson County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 209 days (98% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Edmonson County have? ▼
In 2025, Edmonson County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 77.
Is the air quality in Edmonson County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Edmonson County is stable based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 350 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 200 good days.
What does AQI 38 mean for health? ▼
Edmonson County's median AQI of 38 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 Edmonson County compare to other counties in Kentucky? ▼
Edmonson County has 93.5% good air days. Nearby counties in Kentucky: Bell (63.5% good), Boone (95.1% good), Boyd (82.8% good), Bullitt (92.7% good), Campbell (78.5% good), Carter (89.8% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Edmonson County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Edmonson County is 49, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 77 (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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