Median AQI
41
Good
Michigan · County air quality · 2025
Berrien County, Michigan
Median AQI 41 (Good). 80.9% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 41
- Median AQI
- 80.9%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 55%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Berrien County's air is good on balance, cleaner than the median US county, a median AQI of 41 with 80.9% of 262 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 41
- median AQI · Good
- 80.9%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 55%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 147.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 212 d · 80.9%
- Moderate · 47 d · 17.9%
- USG · 3 d · 1.1%
How did Berrien County's air break down in 2025?
Across 262 monitored days, 212 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 147 (USG).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 262 days monitored. Median AQI: 41 (Good).
Insights: Berrien County, Michigan. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 41 across 262 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 212 (81%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 47 (18%) registered Moderate readings, and 3 (1%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 67, while the worst single-day peak hit 147 (USG). Residents averaged about 24.3 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (262 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -5 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 147, usg but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Allegan (71.2% good, AQI 43); Bay (71.8% good, AQI 38); Benzie (91.1% good, AQI 35); Cass (85.3% good, AQI 40); Clinton (90.2% good, AQI 39); Genesee (83.2% good, AQI 38).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
80.9%
212 of 262 monitored days
5.9pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
147
USG
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 67
Berrien County, Good days share 80.9%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Berrien 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 262 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
212
81%
Moderate
47
18%
USG
3
1%
Unhealthy
0
0%
Very Unhealthy
0
0%
Hazardous
0
0%
Pollutant Breakdown
Days where each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI readings in Berrien County.
- Ozone · 262 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Berrien County's air quality is rated Good based on 80.9% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 80.9% 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 262 of 262 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Berrien County. Best year: 2020 (217 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 217 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 38 | 150 |
| 2021 | 209 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 129 |
| 2022 | 197 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 39 | 156 |
| 2023 | 181 | 52 | 11 | 0 | 42 | 143 |
| 2024 | 200 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 101 |
| 2025 | 212 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 147 |
How does Berrien County compare?
How Berrien County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Berrien County 80.9%
Allegan County, Michigan 71.2%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Berrien County 41
Allegan County, Michigan 43
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Berrien County 0
Allegan County, Michigan 1
US average 0
Other Counties in Michigan
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Michigan.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Berrien 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
Blair County, Pennsylvania
AQI 41 · 71.9% good
Bonner County, Idaho
AQI 41 · 71.3% good
Boone County, Missouri
AQI 41 · 89.1% good
What Berrien 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 Berrien County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Berrien County with its Michigan neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Michigan
Based on 262 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 Berrien County, Michigan? ▼
Berrien County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41, rated "Good." 80.9% of monitored days (212 out of 262) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Berrien County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Berrien County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 262 days (100% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Berrien County have? ▼
In 2025, Berrien County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 147.
Is the air quality in Berrien County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Berrien County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 217 good days. Worst year: 2023 with 181 good days.
What does AQI 41 mean for health? ▼
Berrien 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 Berrien County compare to other counties in Michigan? ▼
Berrien County has 80.9% good air days. Nearby counties in Michigan: Allegan (71.2% good), Bay (71.8% good), Benzie (91.1% good), Cass (85.3% good), Clinton (90.2% good), Genesee (83.2% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Berrien County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Berrien County is 67, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 147 (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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