Median AQI
40
Good
Michigan · County air quality · 2025
Cass County, Michigan
Median AQI 40 (Good). 85.3% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 40
- Median AQI
- 85.3%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 66%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Cass County's air is good on balance, cleaner than the median US county, a median AQI of 40 with 85.3% of 224 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 40
- median AQI · Good
- 85.3%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 66%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 115.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 191 d · 85.3%
- Moderate · 31 d · 13.8%
- USG · 2 d · 0.9%
How did Cass County's air break down in 2025?
Across 224 monitored days, 191 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 115 (USG).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 224 days monitored. Median AQI: 40 (Good).
Insights: Cass County, Michigan. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 40 across 224 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 191 (85%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 31 (14%) registered Moderate readings, and 2 (1%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 61, while the worst single-day peak hit 115 (USG). Residents averaged about 25.6 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (224 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -21 and the median AQI moved +1 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at stable. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 115, 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); Berrien (80.9% good, AQI 41); Clinton (90.2% good, AQI 39); Genesee (83.2% good, AQI 38).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
85.3%
191 of 224 monitored days
10.3pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
115
USG
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 61
Cass County, Good days share 85.3%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Cass 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 224 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
191
85%
Moderate
31
14%
USG
2
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 Cass County.
- Ozone · 224 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Cass County's air quality is rated Good based on 85.3% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 85.3% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 40. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 224 of 224 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is stable in Cass County. Best year: 2021 (235 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 212 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 39 | 122 |
| 2021 | 235 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 112 |
| 2022 | 212 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 119 |
| 2023 | 190 | 45 | 9 | 0 | 42 | 126 |
| 2024 | 205 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 108 |
| 2025 | 191 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 115 |
How does Cass County compare?
How Cass County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Cass County 85.3%
Allegan County, Michigan 71.2%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Cass County 40
Allegan County, Michigan 43
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Cass 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 Cass County.
Amador County, California
AQI 40 · 84.8% good
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
AQI 40 · 87.2% good
Arlington County, Virginia
AQI 40 · 84.8% good
Bergen County, New Jersey
AQI 40 · 71.1% good
Berkeley County, West Virginia
AQI 40 · 81.1% good
Billings County, North Dakota
AQI 40 · 80.3% good
What Cass 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 40 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Cass County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Cass County with its Michigan neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Michigan
Based on 224 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 Cass County, Michigan? ▼
Cass County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40, rated "Good." 85.3% of monitored days (191 out of 224) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Cass County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Cass County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 224 days (100% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Cass County have? ▼
In 2025, Cass County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 115.
Is the air quality in Cass County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Cass County is stable based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2021 with 235 good days. Worst year: 2023 with 190 good days.
What does AQI 40 mean for health? ▼
Cass County's median AQI of 40 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 Cass County compare to other counties in Michigan? ▼
Cass County has 85.3% good air days. Nearby counties in Michigan: Allegan (71.2% good), Bay (71.8% good), Benzie (91.1% good), Berrien (80.9% good), Clinton (90.2% good), Genesee (83.2% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Cass County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Cass County is 61, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 115 (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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