Median AQI
32
Good
Michigan · County air quality · 2025
Schoolcraft County, Michigan
Median AQI 32 (Good). 89.4% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 32
- Median AQI
- 89.4%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 75%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Schoolcraft County's air is good on balance, cleaner than most US counties, a median AQI of 32 with 89.4% of 303 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 32
- median AQI · Good
- 89.4%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 75%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 115.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 271 d · 89.4%
- Moderate · 31 d · 10.2%
- USG · 1 d · 0.3%
How did Schoolcraft County's air break down in 2025?
Across 303 monitored days, 271 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). 303 days monitored. Median AQI: 32 (Good).
Insights: Schoolcraft County, Michigan. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 32 across 303 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 271 (89%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 31 (10%) registered Moderate readings, and 1 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 54, while the worst single-day peak hit 115 (USG). Residents averaged about 26.8 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (201 days), PM2.5 (102 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -52 and the median AQI moved -2 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. 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); Cass (85.3% good, AQI 40); Clinton (90.2% good, AQI 39).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
89.4%
271 of 303 monitored days
14.4pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
115
USG
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 54
Schoolcraft County, Good days share 89.4%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Schoolcraft 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 303 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
271
89%
Moderate
31
10%
USG
1
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 Schoolcraft County.
- Ozone · 201 days · 66.3%
- PM2.5 · 102 days · 33.7%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Schoolcraft County's air quality is rated Good based on 89.4% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 89.4% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 32. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 201 of 303 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Schoolcraft County. Best year: 2020 (323 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 323 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 133 |
| 2021 | 269 | 88 | 3 | 0 | 37 | 112 |
| 2022 | 318 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 126 |
| 2023 | 298 | 59 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 134 |
| 2024 | 317 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 93 |
| 2025 | 271 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 115 |
How does Schoolcraft County compare?
How Schoolcraft County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Schoolcraft County 89.4%
Allegan County, Michigan 71.2%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI better than US avg
Schoolcraft County 32
Allegan County, Michigan 43
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft County.
Archuleta County, Colorado
AQI 32 · 79.5% good
Clay County, Alabama
AQI 32 · 85.4% good
Elmore County, Alabama
AQI 32 · 97.2% good
Harrison County, West Virginia
AQI 32 · 73.3% good
Klamath County, Oregon
AQI 32 · 71.3% good
Liberty County, Florida
AQI 32 · 97.7% good
What Schoolcraft 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 32 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Schoolcraft County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Schoolcraft County with its Michigan neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Michigan
Based on 303 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 Schoolcraft County, Michigan? ▼
Schoolcraft County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 32, rated "Good." 89.4% of monitored days (271 out of 303) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Schoolcraft County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Schoolcraft County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 201 days (66% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Schoolcraft County have? ▼
In 2025, Schoolcraft County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 115.
Is the air quality in Schoolcraft County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Schoolcraft County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 323 good days. Worst year: 2021 with 269 good days.
What does AQI 32 mean for health? ▼
Schoolcraft County's median AQI of 32 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 Schoolcraft County compare to other counties in Michigan? ▼
Schoolcraft County has 89.4% 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 Schoolcraft County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Schoolcraft County is 54, 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.
Every figure on PlainAir is rendered directly from EPA AQS air-quality monitoring data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on EPA AQS air-quality monitoring data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.