Median AQI
40
Good
Missouri · County air quality · 2025
Cedar County, Missouri
Median AQI 40 (Good). 81.8% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 40
- Median AQI
- 81.8%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 57%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Cedar County's air is good on balance, cleaner than the median US county, a median AQI of 40 with 81.8% of 148 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by PM2.5.
- 40
- median AQI · Good
- 81.8%
- days rated Good
- PM2.5
- main pollutant
- 57%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 98.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 121 d · 81.8%
- Moderate · 27 d · 18.2%
How did Cedar County's air break down in 2025?
Across 148 monitored days, 121 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 98 (Moderate).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 148 days monitored. Median AQI: 40 (Good).
Insights: Cedar County, Missouri. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 40 across 148 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 121 (82%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 27 (18%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 54, while the worst single-day peak hit 98 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 24.5 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as PM2.5 (77 days), Ozone (71 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -156 and the median AQI moved +1 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at improving. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 98, moderate but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Andrew (84.3% good, AQI 42); Boone (89.1% good, AQI 41); Buchanan (64.2% good, AQI 39); Callaway (85.6% good, AQI 42); Cass (82.2% good, AQI 41); Clay (80.1% good, AQI 42).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
81.8%
121 of 148 monitored days
6.8pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
98
Moderate
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 54
Cedar County, Good days share 81.8%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Cedar 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 148 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
121
82%
Moderate
27
18%
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 Cedar County.
- PM2.5 · 77 days · 52.0%
- Ozone · 71 days · 48.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Cedar County's air quality is rated Good based on 81.8% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 81.8% 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 PM2.5, driving AQI on 77 of 148 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is improving in Cedar County. Best year: 2024 (305 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 277 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 99 |
| 2021 | 242 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 88 |
| 2022 | 274 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 100 |
| 2023 | 256 | 103 | 4 | 0 | 44 | 122 |
| 2024 | 305 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 80 |
| 2025 | 121 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 98 |
How does Cedar County compare?
How Cedar County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Cedar County 81.8%
Andrew County, Missouri 84.3%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Cedar County 40
Andrew County, Missouri 42
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Cedar County 0
Andrew County, Missouri 0
US average 0
Other Counties in Missouri
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Missouri.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Cedar 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 Cedar County's air means for you
The air here stays in the breathable range year-round, with PM2.5 the main thing to watch.
- Sensitive groups (asthma, heart conditions, children, older adults) should check the AQI on high-PM2.5 days, the guide explains what a median of 40 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Cedar County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Cedar County with its Missouri neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Missouri
Based on 148 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 Cedar County, Missouri? ▼
Cedar County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40, rated "Good." 81.8% of monitored days (121 out of 148) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Cedar County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Cedar County is Fine Particles (PM2.5), which was the main AQI driver on 77 days (52% of monitored days). Penetrates deep into lungs and bloodstream. Linked to heart disease and premature death.
How many unhealthy air days does Cedar County have? ▼
In 2025, Cedar County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 98.
Is the air quality in Cedar County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Cedar County is improving based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2024 with 305 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 121 good days.
What does AQI 40 mean for health? ▼
Cedar 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 Cedar County compare to other counties in Missouri? ▼
Cedar County has 81.8% good air days. Nearby counties in Missouri: Andrew (84.3% good), Boone (89.1% good), Buchanan (64.2% good), Callaway (85.6% good), Cass (82.2% good), Clay (80.1% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Cedar County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Cedar County is 54, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 98 (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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