Louisiana · County air quality · 2025

Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana

Median AQI 35 (Good). 92.7% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.

35
Median AQI
92.7%
Good-air days
0
Unhealthy days
82%
Cleaner than US counties

The verdict

According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Pointe Coupee County's air is good on balance, cleaner than most US counties, a median AQI of 35 with 92.7% of 273 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.

35
median AQI · Good
92.7%
days rated Good
Ozone
main pollutant
82%
cleaner than US counties

Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 93.

Data updated July 2026

Pointe Coupee 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 273 monitored days G Median AQI 35 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 Pointe Coupee County
  • Good · 253 d · 92.7%
  • Moderate · 20 d · 7.3%

How did Pointe Coupee County's air break down in 2025?

Across 273 monitored days, 253 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 93 (Moderate).

EPA AQS →

Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 273 days monitored. Median AQI: 35 (Good).

Insights: Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 35 across 273 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Excellent health grade. Of those days, 253 (93%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 20 (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 93 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 27.8 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.

The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (273 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -90 and the median AQI moved +3 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at stable. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 93, moderate but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Ascension (94.1% good, AQI 33); Bossier (86.5% good, AQI 40); Caddo (84.3% good, AQI 38); Calcasieu (61.5% good, AQI 47); East Baton Rouge (49.3% good, AQI 51); Iberville (78.4% good, AQI 41).

Air Quality Summary

Median AQI

35

Good

Good Days

92.7%

253 of 273 monitored days

17.7pp vs 75% target

Max AQI Recorded

93

Moderate

Health Grade

Excellent

90th-pct AQI 49

Pointe Coupee County, Good days share 92.7%
National avg

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

Pointe Coupee 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 273 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.

Good

253

93%

Moderate

20

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 Pointe Coupee County.

Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana 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. Ozone · 100.0% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana · 273 monitored days Criteria pollutant column
  • Ozone · 273 days · 100.0%
Ozone (O3) 273 days (100%)

How Ozone affects health →

Health Impact Assessment

Excellent

Pointe Coupee County's air quality is rated Excellent based on 92.7% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.

Air quality was acceptable on 92.7% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 35. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.

The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 273 of 273 monitored days.

5-Year Air Quality Trend

Air quality is stable in Pointe Coupee County. Best year: 2021 (353 good days).

Year Good Moderate USG Unhealthy Median AQI
2020 343 19 0 0 32
2021 353 12 0 0 32
2022 323 22 1 0 34
2023 323 36 3 0 36
2024 328 26 1 0 36
2025 253 20 0 0 35

How does Pointe Coupee County compare?

How Pointe Coupee County compares

Good-day share better than US avg
Pointe Coupee County 92.7%
Ascension County, Louisiana 94.1%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI better than US avg
Pointe Coupee County 35
Ascension County, Louisiana 33
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Pointe Coupee County 0
Ascension County, Louisiana 0
US average 0

Other Counties in Louisiana

Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Louisiana.

Counties with Similar Air Quality

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

What Pointe Coupee 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 35 means for exposure. Health guidance
  • See how Pointe Coupee County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
  • Compare Pointe Coupee County with its Louisiana neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Louisiana

Based on 273 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 Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana?
Pointe Coupee County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 35, rated "Good." 92.7% of monitored days (253 out of 273) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Pointe Coupee County?
The primary pollutant in Pointe Coupee County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 273 days (100% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Pointe Coupee County have?
In 2025, Pointe Coupee County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 93.
Is the air quality in Pointe Coupee County getting better or worse?
Air quality in Pointe Coupee County is stable based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2021 with 353 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 253 good days.
What does AQI 35 mean for health?
Pointe Coupee County's median AQI of 35 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 Pointe Coupee County compare to other counties in Louisiana?
Pointe Coupee County has 92.7% good air days. Nearby counties in Louisiana: Ascension (94.1% good), Bossier (86.5% good), Caddo (84.3% good), Calcasieu (61.5% good), East Baton Rouge (49.3% good), Iberville (78.4% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Pointe Coupee County?
The 90th percentile AQI for Pointe Coupee County is 49, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 93 (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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