Median AQI
34
Good
Michigan · County air quality · 2025
Manistee County, Michigan
Median AQI 34 (Good). 84.5% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 34
- Median AQI
- 84.5%
- Good-air days
- 1
- Unhealthy days
- 64%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Manistee County's air is good on balance, cleaner than the median US county, a median AQI of 34 with 84.5% of 304 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 34
- median AQI · Good
- 84.5%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 64%
- cleaner than US counties
1 day reached Unhealthy or worse; the worst single reading hit AQI 152.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 257 d · 84.5%
- Moderate · 46 d · 15.1%
- Unhealthy · 1 d · 0.3%
How did Manistee County's air break down in 2025?
Across 304 monitored days, 257 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 1 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 152 (Unhealthy).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 304 days monitored. Median AQI: 34 (Good).
Insights: Manistee County, Michigan. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 34 across 304 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 257 (85%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 46 (15%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 55, while the worst single-day peak hit 152 (Unhealthy). Residents averaged about 25.4 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (193 days), PM2.5 (111 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by +130 and the median AQI moved +4 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. Residents and visitors experienced 1 unhealthy-or-worse days combined, periods when the EPA recommends sensitive groups limit prolonged outdoor exertion. 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); Cass (85.3% good, AQI 40); Clinton (90.2% good, AQI 39).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
84.5%
257 of 304 monitored days
9.5pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
152
Unhealthy
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 55
Manistee County, Good days share 84.5%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Manistee County, Unhealthy-or-worse share 0.3%
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 304 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
257
85%
Moderate
46
15%
USG
0
0%
Unhealthy
1
0%
Very Unhealthy
0
0%
Hazardous
0
0%
Pollutant Breakdown
Days where each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI readings in Manistee County.
- Ozone · 193 days · 63.5%
- PM2.5 · 111 days · 36.5%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Manistee County's air quality is rated Good based on 84.5% good air days. There were 1 unhealthy days in 2025 when outdoor activity should be limited.
Air quality is acceptable most days, but 0 days reached "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (AQI 101-150) and peak AQI reached 152. Sensitive groups should monitor real-time conditions at AirNow.gov.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 193 of 304 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Manistee County. Best year: 2025 (257 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 127 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 80 |
| 2021 | 218 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 115 |
| 2022 | 235 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 156 |
| 2023 | 244 | 57 | 7 | 1 | 39 | 161 |
| 2024 | 125 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 105 |
| 2025 | 257 | 46 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 152 |
How does Manistee County compare?
How Manistee County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Manistee County 84.5%
Allegan County, Michigan 71.2%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI better than US avg
Manistee County 34
Allegan County, Michigan 43
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr worse than US avg
Manistee County 1
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 Manistee County.
Belknap County, New Hampshire
AQI 34 · 87.9% good
Dyer County, Tennessee
AQI 34 · 79.4% good
Flagler County, Florida
AQI 34 · 97.4% good
Grant County, Oregon
AQI 34 · 66.7% good
Highlands County, Florida
AQI 34 · 93.2% good
Johnson County, Texas
AQI 34 · 91.6% good
What Manistee County's air means for you
On most days the air here is fine, but Ozone drives 1 unhealthy-or-worse day a year that sensitive groups should plan around.
- Sensitive groups (asthma, heart conditions, children, older adults) should check the AQI on high-Ozone days, the guide explains what a median of 34 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Manistee County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Manistee County with its Michigan neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Michigan
Based on 304 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 Manistee County, Michigan? ▼
Manistee County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 34, rated "Good." 84.5% of monitored days (257 out of 304) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Manistee County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Manistee County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 193 days (63% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Manistee County have? ▼
In 2025, Manistee County recorded 1 unhealthy air days (1 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 152.
Is the air quality in Manistee County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Manistee County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2025 with 257 good days. Worst year: 2024 with 125 good days.
What does AQI 34 mean for health? ▼
Manistee County's median AQI of 34 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 Manistee County compare to other counties in Michigan? ▼
Manistee County has 84.5% good air days. Nearby counties in Michigan: Allegan (71.2% good), Bay (71.8% good), Benzie (91.1% good), Berrien (80.9% good), Cass (85.3% good), Clinton (90.2% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Manistee County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Manistee County is 55, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 152 (Unhealthy).
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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